Restoring dendritic cell migration: a gut reaction to boost vaccine efficacy in aging

Oncoimmunology. 2026 Dec 31;15(1):2657070. doi: 10.1080/2162402X.2026.2657070. Epub 2026 Apr 9.

Abstract

Aging impairs vaccine responses. Dai et al. reported that defective cDC2 migration in immunized old mice, diminishing humoral and cellular immunity. Oral yeast-derived nanoparticles restore DC migration and vaccine efficacy. These findings establish impaired DC migration as a key mechanism of age-related immune decline, introducing a noninvasive strategy to correct immunosenescence.

Keywords: Aging; cell migration; dendritic cells; gut–immune axis; nanoparticles; vaccines.

MeSH terms

  • Aging* / immunology
  • Animals
  • Cell Movement* / immunology
  • Dendritic Cells* / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunosenescence / immunology
  • Mice
  • Nanoparticles / administration & dosage
  • Vaccine Efficacy*