American experts have found that the immunological balance in the body is maintained with the help of two types of immune cells - iCD4 and CD8 lymphocytes.
Immunity depends on their quantity and ratio.
Illnesses and age can upset their balance, but it can be restored. Do not think that an older organism is less stable.
On the contrary, as doctors noted, older people can boast better resistance to infections.
Experts also noted that women have stronger immunity.
In addition, scientists have found out that children and young people are more susceptible to infections. At the same time, their immune system is strong and recovers more easily.
The findings of the medical team should help to effectively develop methods of treating and preventing diseases.
The corresponding publication was published in Nature Communications .
