Xu Yudai, Wang Zijian, Li Shumin, Su Jun, Gao Lijuan, Ou Junwen, Lin Zhanyi, Luo Oscar Junhong, Xiao Chanchan, Chen Guobing
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine; Institute of Geriatric Immunology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
Key Laboratory of Viral Pathogenesis & Infection Prevention and Control (Jinan University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
Sci China Life Sci. 2025 Feb;68(2):328-353. doi: 10.1007/s11427-024-2695-x. Epub 2024 Sep 2.
T cells play a critical and irreplaceable role in maintaining overall health. However, their functions undergo alterations as individuals age. It is of utmost importance to comprehend the specific characteristics of T-cell aging, as this knowledge is crucial for gaining deeper insights into the pathogenesis of aging-related diseases and developing effective therapeutic strategies. In this review, we have thoroughly examined the existing studies on the characteristics of immune organ aging. Furthermore, we elucidated the changes and potential mechanisms that occur in T cells during the aging process. Additionally, we have discussed the latest research advancements pertaining to T-cell aging-related diseases. These findings provide a fresh perspective for the study of T cells in the context of aging.
T细胞在维持整体健康方面发挥着关键且不可替代的作用。然而,随着个体年龄的增长,它们的功能会发生改变。了解T细胞衰老的具体特征至关重要,因为这一知识对于深入洞察衰老相关疾病的发病机制以及制定有效的治疗策略至关重要。在这篇综述中,我们全面审视了关于免疫器官衰老特征的现有研究。此外,我们阐明了衰老过程中T细胞发生的变化及潜在机制。此外,我们还讨论了与T细胞衰老相关疾病的最新研究进展。这些发现为在衰老背景下研究T细胞提供了新的视角。