γδ T cells are Involved in the Clearance of Senescent Cells

γδ T cells are Involved in the Clearance of Senescent Cells

Senescent cells accumulate with age in large part because the capacity of the immune system to destroy these cells diminishes in late life. Lingering senescent cells disrupt tissue structure and function via their pro-growth, pro-inflammatory secretions. The more senescent cells present in the body, the worse the outcome. Many approaches to the selective destruction of senescent cells are under development, but a greater understanding of the rol…