Hera-Drăguț Ana-Marina

Dr. Hera-Drăguț Ana-Marina


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 August 2024 in Biomedicines
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MNMonica Neațu
Monica Neațu
HAHera-Drăguț Ana-Marina
Hera-Drăguț Ana-Marina
IIIulia Ionita
Iulia Ionita
AJAna Jugurt
Ana Jugurt
EUGENIA IRENE DAVIDESCUEUGENIA IRENE DAVIDESCU
EUGENIA IRENE DAVIDESCU
Bogdan Ovidiu PopescuBogdan Ovidiu Popescu
Bogdan Ovidiu Popescu
Immunosenescence, the gradual deterioration of immune function with age, holds profound implications for our understanding and management of multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Traditionally diagnosed in young adults, advancements in disease-modifying therapies and increased life expectancy have led to a growing number of older individuals with MS. This demographic shift underscores the need for a deeper investigation into how age-related alterations in immune function shape the course of MS, influencing disease progression, treatment effectiveness, and overall patient outcomes. Age-related immunosenescence involves changes such as shifts in cytokine profiles, the accumulation of senescent immune cells, and compromised immune surveillance, collectively contributing to a state known as “inflammaging”. In the context of MS, these immunological changes disturb the intricate balance between inflammatory and regulatory responses, thereby impacting mechanisms of central immune tolerance and peripheral regulation. This paper stands out by combining the most recent advancements in immunosenescence with both pathophysiological and treatment perspectives on multiple sclerosis, offering a cohesive and accessible discussion that bridges theory and practice, while also introducing novel insights into underexplored concepts such as therapy discontinuation and the latest senolytic, neuroprotective, and remyelination therapies. Enhancing our understanding of these complexities will guide tailored approaches to MS management, ultimately improving clinical outcomes for affected individuals.