Antigen Recognition Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between antigens and epitopes
A
Antigens are what is recognized y the immune system, epitopes are sites where the antigen receptors bind
2
Q
Stimuli that induce specific humoral or cell-mediated immune response
A
Immunogens
3
Q
Give an example of T cell superantigens
A
S. Aureus and S. Progenies
4
Q
B cell superantigens include
A
Staphylococcus and HIV
5
Q
What is CD38 simulated by
A
CD80 or CD86
6
Q
What is CD40 Costimuluated by
A
CD40L
7
Q
Substances that enhance the immunogenicity of an antigen
A
Adjuvants
8
Q
Toxic shock syndrome is associated with what type of receptor
A
T cell
9
Q
How are pneumococcal, meningeal coccal, and HiB vaccinated against
A
Polysacharrides from capsules
