Supercentenarii au în sânge o cantitate neobișnuită de celule imunitare capabile să distrugă tumorile. Ce se schimbă la 100 de ani

Supercentenarians exhibit a unique increase in immune cells that can destroy tumors, challenging previous notions of immune system aging. A study from Osaka University found that a specific type of immune cell, CD4 cytotoxic T lymphocytes, significantly increases after the age of 100. This suggests that some immune components adapt and remain effective even in extreme old age. The research indicates that supercentenarians not only live longer but also maintain cognitive functions and experience fewer diseases later in life. However, the exact mechanisms and implications for cancer protection remain unclear and require further investigation.