Adaptive Immunity Flashcards
MHC are coded by which genes?
HLA genes
What is the function of MHC molecule?
Bind & present peptide Ag fragments (derived from pathogens) on the cell surface for recognition by the appropriate T cells
Bind T cell receptors (TCRs)
What are loci of MHC I?
HLA-A
HLA-B
HLA-C
(MHC I loci have 1 letter)
What are loci of MHC II?
HLA-DP
HLA-DQ
HLA-DR
(MHC II loci have 2 letters)
TCR & CD4 bind which major histocompatibility complex?
MHC II
MHC I bind to which receptors?
TCR & CD8
TCR & CD8 are specific for which MHC class?
MHC I
TCR & CD4 are specific for which MHC class?
MHC II
Where are MHC I expressed?
All nucleated cells
APCs
Platelets
(not on RBCs)
Where are MHC II expressed?
APCs
Which MHC class presents endogenously synthesized antigens (eg viral/ cytosolic proteins) to CD8+ cytotoxic T cells?
MHC I
MHC II present exogenously synthesized antigens (eg bacterial proteins) to which type of cells?
CD4+ helper T cells
Which MHC class presents exogenously synthesized antigens to CD4+ cytotoxic T cells?
MHC II
How is antigen loaded onto MHC I?
Antigen peptides loaded onto MHC I in RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum)
after delivery via TAP (transporter associated with Antigen processing)
In which MHC class is the antigen loaded following the release of invariant chain in an acidified endosome?
MHC II