1 c) super antigen Flashcards
1
Q
super antigens are
A
exotoxins that link APC to Th cells non specifucally
2
Q
fn of super antigen
A
activates a large number of TH cells which secretes lots of cytokines. this can produce circulatory shock and death. for e.g. toxic shock syndrome for e.g. Staphylococcus aureus
