Analysis of the levels of inflammatory parameters in persons over the age of 90.

Chronic inflammatory conditions resulting from elevated levels of circulating proinflammatory mediators are common in the elderly. The aim of the paper was to analyze the balance between proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers in longevous individuals. The study was conducted in persons aged >90 years old, residents of Poland living either at home or staying at residential care facilities. The study included 90 persons (69 women and 21 men) aged between 90 and 103 years. Persons with abnormal CRP presented with a statistical tendency toward higher fibrinogen and lower IL10 and IL-1α levels compared to patients in whom CRP level was within the normal range. IL-6 concentration predicted abnormality within CRP. Inflammation in persons above the age of 90 years old might be linked to abnormal fibrinogen and IL-6 levels. • Fibrinogen level decline with age. • Persons with abnormal CRP (>5) have tendency toward higher fibrinogen and lower IL-10 and IL-1α levels. • CRP abnormality might be predicted by IL-6 concentration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]