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what is Kinesin

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a microtubule motor protein that provides anterograde (away from nucleus to the axon) transport of NT-vesicles towards synaptic terminals

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what is the most common hepatic malignancy

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metastatic from another primary site

HCC can present multi focally, univocally, or as diffusely infiltratively. It’s more common in a pt w/ h/o cirrhosis or Hep B/C

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what is cryptogenic stroke frequently associated with

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Patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect

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how does a PFO close

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after delivery, umbilical cord is clamped and there’s decreased pulmonary vascular resistance, which lowers RA pressure and raises LA pressure.

This pushes the septum premium against the septum secundum, closing the foramen ovale

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differentiate between ASD and PFO

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ASD:
results from APLASIA of septum primum or septum secundum during development;
may lead to embolism, but much less common than PFO
FIXED SPLITTING OF S2

PFO:
more common
incomplete FUSION of atrial septum premium and secundum

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what will exztraperitoneal structures have layered on top of them

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skin, fascia, abdominal muscle layers, anterior abdominal aponeurosis

(no peritoneum)

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what are 2 antiretroviral therapy drugs that do not require kinase activation

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Cidofovir and Foscarnet

Both are viral DNA polymerase inhibitors

both particularly useful in CMV and acyclovir-resistant HSV

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what is unique about tRNA

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noncoding RNA that contains many chemically modified bases (ex dihydrouridine, ribothymidine)

contains a “CCA” sequence at its 3’ end used as a recognition sequence by proteins

the 3’ terminal -OH on the CCA tail serves as the amino acid binding site, ensuring correct tRNA recognition by the proper aminoacyl tRNA synthetase

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what are the tRNA secondary structure regions

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acceptor stem:
base-pairing of the 3’ CCA + OH tail and 5’ nucleotides

D loop:
dihydrouridine residues that also help facilitate correct tRNA recognition by aminoacyl tRNA synthetase

Anticodon loop:
contains sequences complementary to the mRNA codon.
Ribosome complexes select the proper tRNA based solely on anticodon sequence.

T loop:
contains “TgreekYC” sequence necessary for binding of tRNA to ribosomes

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what is Riboflavin a precursor for, and what enzyme is inhibited in defiancy

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Vit B2 is a precursor for coenzymes FMN and FAD.

FAD participates in the TCA cycle with succinate dehydrogenase,
which converts succinate to fumarate

FAD and FAM are derived from riboFlavin
(B2 = 2 ATP)

deficiency = the 2 C’s of B2:
Cheilosis
Corneal vascularization

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what does an elevated serum ACE level suggest

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sarcoidosis

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what is hyper acute rejection

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type 2 hypersensitivity

Pre-existing antibodies react to donor antigen and activate complement.
Examples incl anti-ABO and anti-HLA antibodies

causes immediate (min-hrs) thrombosis, ischemia, and necrosis

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what is acute organ rejection

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cell mediated
usually weeks-months

exposure to donor antigens induces humoral and cellular activation of NAIVE immune cells

has a cellular and a humoral component

causes vasculitis with dense interstitial lymphocytic infiltrate.
prevent/reverse with immunosuppressants.

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what is the cellular component of acute organ rejection

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Cellular:
lymphocytic interstitial infiltrate and endotheliitis. These are CD8+ T cells activated against donor MHCs, which is Type 4 hypersensitivity rxn.

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what is the humoral component of acute organ rejection

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Humoral:
similar to hyper acute (recipient antibodies react to donor antigens), except the antibodies develop after the transplant.
There’s C4d deposition, neutrophilic infiltrate, and necrotizing vasculitis

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what is the difference between a manic and a hypomanic episode

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manic:
severe symptoms
>1 week unless hospitalized
marked impairment in functioning!
may have psychotic features, which would make it automatically manic

hypomanic:
less severe
>4 consecutive days
change from baseline, but not severe enough to cause marked impairment or necessitate hospitalization 
NO psychotic features
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what is viral reassortment

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when viruses with segmented genomes (BOAR) exchange genetic material.

For example, novel H1N1 pandemic emerged via reassortment of human, swine, and avian virus genes.

Has potential to cause antigenic shift, and highly mutagenic viruses (influenza, ex)

reaSSortment = Segmented = Species = Shift

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what is viral recombination

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exchange of 2 genes between2 chromosomes by CROSSING OVER within region of significant homology. The progeny have gene traits from both parents.

reCombination = Crossing over

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what is phenotypic mixing

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when a host cell is simultaneously infected with 2 viruses.

Virus A’s genome can be covered by Virus B’s surface proteins.
This means Virus B’s coat determines the tropism (infectivity) of the hybrid virus.

However, the progeny of this infection will have Virus A’s coat, since Virus A is the one donating the genetic material.

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what is transformation

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the uptake of (viral) DNA and incorporation into host cell chromosomes (lysogeny)

this alters the genetic composition of host cell but typically causes no genomic changes in progeny virions

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what is pancreas divisum

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ventral and dorsal parts fail to fuse at 8 weeks

the pancreatic ductal systems remain separate, with the accessory duct draining the majority of the pancreas

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what is annular pancreas

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ventral pancreatic bud abnormally encircles 2nd part of duodenum, forms a ring, and may cause duodenal narrowing and bilious vomiting

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where does the spleen arise

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mesentery of stomach. it’s mesodermal

it has foregut blood supply

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what forms the majority of pancreatic tissue

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dorsal pancreatic bud

it forms body, tail, and most of head

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what does the ventral pancreatic bud form
ventral pancreatic bud is the precursor of the uncinate process, inferior/posterior portion of the head, and major pancreatic duct
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when is K+ permeability highest in an action potential
during repolarization phase | not hyper polarization
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what is adenosine's MOA
reduces rate of spontaneous depolarization in cardiac pacemaker cells. interacts with A1 receptors to activate K channels and inhibit L-type Ca channels. this prolongs phase 4 and slows the sinus rate and AV nodal conduction delay
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what are rheumatoid arthritis antibodies
Rheumatoid factor, which is and IgM auto-antibody against Fc component of IgG also anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (anti-CCP)
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which joints are spared in rheumatoid arthritis
DIP joints are spared small joints (PIP, MCP, MTP) are affected
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what antibodies are in CREST syndrome
anti-centromere antibodies
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what antibodies are seen in PBC
anti-mitochondrial antibodies
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what patients would you see with antiphospholipid antibodies
patients with SLE and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
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what does antiphospholipid antibodies cause
Antiphospholipid antibodies cause a hyper coagulable state with a paradoxical PTT prolongation
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what does aromatase do
converts androgens into estrogens
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what is aromatase deficiency
inability to convert androgens to estrogens manifests with high androgen and low estrogen in female fetuses. maternal virilization commonly occurs during pregnancy 2/2 transfer of baby's androgens to maternal circulation.
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what is serum sickness
type 3 hypersensitivity rxn to nonhuman proteins characterized by vasculitis 2/2 tissue deposition of circulating immune complexes. clinical findings include fever, pruritic skin rash, arthralgia, and LOW SERUM C3 AND C4 COMPLEMENT LEVELS
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which 2 types of hypersensitivity rxns activate complement
Type 2 (cytotoxic) and Type 3 (immune complex) activate complement
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what is Infliximab's MOA
it targets soluble TNF-alpha to be used in autoimmune disease, including IBD, RA, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis
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what other drugs have a similar MOA to Infliximab
Adalimumab and Certolizumab these all target TNF-alpha
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what is Etanercept's MOA
it is a TNF-alpha receptor decoy it's not a monoclonal antibody
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what paraneoplastic syndrome is seen in squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
severe hypercalcemia 2/2 PTHrP this acts like PTH so you have increased bone respiration and decreased renal excretion of Ca
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what is rat poisoning made of, and how do you reverse it
"super warfarin" you reverse it quickly with FFP, which contains all blood clotting factors and proteins.
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how do you reverse a Heparin overdose
Protamine sulfate it binds to heparin, forming a complex that has no anticoagulant activity
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What is Conn Syndrome
primary hyperaldosteronism from an aldosterone-producing adenoma this is a yellow-brown tumor ``` presents with: excess Na retention excess urinary K and H+ secretion HTN, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis paresthesias and muscle weakness ```
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what is aldosterone escape
the mechanism that limits fluid volume expansion when a pt has hyperaldosteronism it limits edema it limits hypernatremia ``` the HTN and high blood volume: increases RBF increases GFR increases ANP all 3 of these increase Na excretion ```
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what are the 2 pentose phosphate pathways
an oxidative (irreversible) branch a non oxidative (reversible) branch each function independently based on cellular requirements
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what is the enzyme in the non oxidative step of the HMP shunt
Transketolase this is a reversible enzyme
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what does transketolase do
it interconverts ribose-5-phosphate and fructose-6-phosphate in the HMP shunt
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what is the significance of ribose-5-phosphate
ribose-5-phosphate is a nucleotide precursor that is made in the HMP shunt. when ribose-5-phosphate is in excess, you produce glycolytic intermediates to get back to the glycolysis pathway for ATP generation (via reversible non-oxidative pathway). when ribose-5-phosphate is in demand and exceeds the capabilities of the oxidative (irreversible) path, then the non oxidative reverses so that the transketolase reverts fructose-6-phosphate away from ATP-producing glycolysis pathway and toward the HMP shunt
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what is the significance of fructose-6-phosphate
fructose-6-phosphate is a glycolytic intermediate it can be converted to ribose-5-phosphate via transketolase
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what is the rate-limiting enzyme in the oxidative path of the HMP shunt
the oxidative path of the HMP shunt is irreversible the rate-limiting enzyme is glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
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what is the significance of the oxidative path of the HMP shunt
the oxidative path uses G6PD to produce NADPH NADPH is required for cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis, as well as a glutathione antioxidant mechanism
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what is penicillin's MOA
they're structural similar to D-alanine-D-alanine they inhibit transpeptidase by binding covalently to its active site transpeptidase normally catalyzes the final cross-linking of the peptidoglycan wall this means failed synthesis of the bacterial peptidoglycan wall
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what is Vancomycin's MOA
binds directly to D-ALA-D-ALA residues the binding prevents incorporation into the cell wall.
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what is trimethoprim/sulfonamide's MOA
Trimethoprim: blocks a step in folic acid synthesis by inhibiting the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme Sulfonamide: competes with para-aminobenzoic acid for incorporation into folic acid

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