Immune Dysregulation in Down Syndrome: Implications for Infectious Susceptibility and Vaccine Response
J Clin Immunol. 2026 Jul 24;46(1):86. doi: 10.1007/s10875-026-02054-6. ABSTRACT Down syndrome (DS), caused by trisomy 21, is characterized by complex immune dysregulation that increases susceptibility to infections and alters vaccine responsiveness. Gene dosage effects involving interferon receptor loci on chromosome 21 contribute to chronic type I interferon hyperactivation, sustained JAK-STAT signaling, and persistent expression of … Read more