Protein undernutrition as the major cause of decreased immune function in the elderly: clinical and functional implications

Nutr Rev. 1995 Apr;53(4 Pt 2):S86-91; discussion S92-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1995.tb01523.x.
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Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aging / immunology*
  • Aging / physiology
  • Diet, Protein-Restricted / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Immune System / cytology
  • Immune System / physiopathology*
  • Immunity, Innate / physiology
  • Lung Diseases / epidemiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition / immunology*
  • Risk Factors
  • T-Lymphocytes / cytology
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • T-Lymphocytes / physiology