Compromised CD8+ T cell immunity in the aged brain increases severity of neurotropic coronavirus infection and postinfectious cognitive impairment.
Abstract
Advanced age increases the risk of severe disease from SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as incidence of long COVID and SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. We hypothesized that perturbations in the aged antiviral CD8
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Research summary
The paper investigates the compromised CD8+ T cell immunity in the aged brain and its implications for neurotropic coronavirus infection and cognitive impairment. This research touches on the immune system's role in aging and how it affects disease severity, which is relevant to understanding age-related vulnerabilities. However, the focus is primarily on the symptoms and consequences of viral infections rather than addressing the root causes of aging or lifespan extension, limiting its overall impact on the field of longevity research.
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