Abstract:BackgroundThe immune system changes with the age. In this study we characterized immune changes by performing immunologic screening profiles on aging individuals (graduation thesis).MethodsThis study was performed at Akdeniz University, in the Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Immunology. Healthy volunteers consisted of a young group (22 donors) and an older group (45 individuals). Using flow cytometry analysis, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD16, CD19, CD28, CD40, CD45, CD56, CD80, CD86, CTLA-4 and with ELISA IL-1 β, IL-2, IL-6… Show more
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