Antigen type and memory Flashcards by Felipe Arredonodo | Brainscape

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Antigens that lack a peptide component & cannot be presented on MHC to T-cells

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Thymus-independent antigens

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Weakly immunogenic antigens

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Thymus-independent antigens like lipopolysaccharides from gram-negative bacteria

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Vaccines that are weakly immunogenic often require…

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boosters and adjuvants like pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

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Antigens containing a protein component

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Thymus-dependent antigens

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Strong immunogenic antigens

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Thymus-dependent antigens like diphtheria vaccine

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Promote class switching and immunologic memory by direct contact of B-cells with Th cells

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Thymus-dependent antigens

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