The Claim
Aged immune cells secrete a protein that promotes brain aging and leads to memory decline.
What the research says
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Immune cells that have aged release a protein that contributes to the aging of the brain and results in reduced memory function.
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Aged immune cells release a brain-aging protein that contributes to memory decline.
Old immune cells release a protein called GZMK, which attacks the blood vessels in the brain, causing leaks in the barrier that protects brain tissue. This damage turns off genes needed for brain cells to communicate and form memories, leading to memory loss.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Aged circulating CD8+ T cells and their secreted factors drive cognitive decline.
Old immune cells release a protein called GZMK that makes the brain forget things faster. When scientists blocked this protein or removed the old cells, old mice remembered better — like they were young again.
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