Adaptive Immune Response Flashcards
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Antigen
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Any substance that, if presented in the right context, may trigger an immune response
2
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Epitope
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- Part of an antigen that interacts with an antibody or T cell receptor
- Distinct portion of the molecule: short peptides of 4-6 AAs; may include sugars, other organic molecules
3
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Immunogen
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4
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HLA
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5
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MHC
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6
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Distinguish between immune specificity, memory and tolerance
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7
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Compare and contrast MHCI and MHCII relative to expression patterns
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8
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Describe the sequence of events for processing and presenting antigens from intracellular antigens
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9
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Describe immunological memory in the context of primary and secondary immune response
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10
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Describe T cytotoxic cells relative to activation, differentiation and elimination of antigen
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