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ANTIGENS Flashcards

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Macromolecules that induce the formation of antibodies or sensitized T cells in an immunocompetent host.

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Immunogens

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Substances that react with antibodies or sensitized T cells but may not evoke an immune response initially.

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Antigens

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are small molecules that are antigenic but not
immunogenic by themselves.

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Haptens

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Low molecular weight particles that can bind to an antibody but must be attached to a macromolecule as a carrier to stimulate a specific immune response

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Haptens

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T/F: Haptens are small molecules that are antigenic and
immunogenic by themselves.

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False

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also known as determinant sites

are molecular shapes or configurations on antigens that are recognized by B cells or T cells.

they dictate the specificity of the immune response.

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EPITOPE

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These epitopes consist of a continuous sequence of amino
acids on a single polypeptide chain.

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LINEAR EPITOPE

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They result from the three-dimensional folding of a
polypeptide chain, bringing amino acids from different parts of the linear sequence into close proximity.

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CONFORMATIONAL EPITOPE

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three determinants of epitope

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▪ Unideterminant, univalent
▪ Unideterminant, multivalent
▪ Multideterminant, multivalent

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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO IMMUNOGENICITY

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Factors related to the antigens
Factors related to the host
Factors related to the exposure

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The immune system has evolved to differentiate between self and non-self.

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FOREIGNESS

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“self” antigens; originate from the host’s own body

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Autologous

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derived from a genetically identical individual, such as an
identical twin

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Syngeneic/Isogenic

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from a genetically different member of the same species

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Allogenic/Homologous

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from a different species, such as animal tissues or organs

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Xenogenic/Heterologous

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A phenomenon where an antibody generated against
one antigen can also bind to a similar, but distinct, antigen

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Cross-reactivity

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This processing often involves the breakdown or degradation of the immunogen into smaller fragments that can be displayed on MHC molecules for recognition by T cells.

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DEGRADABILITY

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Generally, larger molecules are more immunogenic.

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MOLECULAR WEIGHT (MW)

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mw that is recognizable by the immune system

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10,000 daltons

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mw that is most potent immunogens

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> 100,000 daltons

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Stability allows the immunogen to persist within the host’s body for a sufficient duration, giving the immune system adequate time to mount an effective response.

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STRUCTURAL STABILITY

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substances that, when administered alongside an
immunogen, enhance the immune response to that
immunogen.

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Adjuvants

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Complex molecules, with a higher diversity of antigenic determinants or epitopes, are more likely to be recognized by the immune system and elicit a response.

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND MOLECULAR COMPLEXITY

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are highly antigenic because of their large size and complex structures

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Proteins

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Simple molecules though capable of acting as antigens, are generally less immunogenic.

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lipids
carbohydrates
nucleic acids

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are less antigenic but can elicit immune responses when bound to proteins or lipids

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Carbohydrates

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are weakly antigenic on their own but can become more antigenic when conjugated to larger molecules.

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Nucleic acids and lipids

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age that tend to have a diminished response to antigenic
stimulation

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Older individuals

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age that immune systems are not fully developed, leading to a weaker response to immunogens.

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Neonates’

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are responsible for presenting
antigens to T cells, a critical step in initiating both humoral and cellular immunity.

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MHC molecules (major histocompatibility complex)

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Individuals facing malnutrition, fatigue, or stress are less likely to mount a successful immune response.

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OVERALL HEALTH

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The dose required to generate a response varies depending on the immunogen and the individual.

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DOSE OF IMMUNOGEN

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FACTORS RELATED TO THE ANTIGENS

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  • FOREIGNESS
  • DEGRADABILITY
  • MOLECULAR WEIGHT (MW)
  • STRUCTURAL STABILITY
  • CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND MOLECULAR COMPLEXITY
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FACTORS RELATED TO THE HOST

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AGE
GENETIC PREDISPOSITION
OVERALL HEALTH

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FACTORS RELATED TO EXPOSURE

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DOSE OF IMMUNOGEN
ROUTE OF INOCULATION

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This highlights the importance of administering vaccines and medications through the appropriate route for optimal effectiveness.

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ROUTE OF INOCULATION

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TYPES OF ANTIGENS

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AUTOANTIGEN
ALLOANTIGEN
HETEROANTIGEN
MITOGENS
SUPERANTIGENS
ENDOGENOUS ANTIGENS
EXOGENOUS ANTIGENS
T-CELL DEPENDENT ANTIGENS
SEQUESTERED ANTIGENS

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▪ Antigens that belong to the host.
▪ They are not capable of eliciting an immune response under normal circumstances.

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AUTOANTIGEN

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Come from other members of the host’s species.

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ALLOANTIGEN

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Come from a different species than the host.

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HETEROANTIGEN

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a type of heteroantigen that exist in unrelated plants or animals.

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Heterophile antigens

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A mitogen is a substance that stimulates mitosis (cell division) in all T cells or all B cells, regardless of antigen specificity.

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MITOGENS

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Microbial proteins that can act as potent T- cell mitogens.

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SUPERANTIGENS

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Massive T-cell activation leads to a surge in cytokine release, resulting in a systemic inflammatory response known as

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toxic shock syndrome

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▪ Generated within a cell
▪ Typically derived from viruses or intracellular bacteria that are actively replicating within the host cell.

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ENDOGENOUS ANTIGENS

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▪ originate from outside the cell.
▪ are taken up by specialized antigen- presenting cells (APCs), such as macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells, through phagocytosis or endocytosis.

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EXOGENOUS ANTIGENS

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Require T-cell help for B cells to mount an effective antibody response.

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T-CELL DEPENDENT ANTIGENS

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These antigens typically possess
repetitive structures

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T-CELL DEPENDENT ANTIGENS

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activated by binding to immunoglobulin receptors and other receptors, such as Toll-like receptors

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type 1 T-CELL INDEPENDENT ANTIGENS

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primarily activated by dendritic cells and macrophages.

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type 2 T-CELL INDEPENDENT ANTIGENS

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▪ A.k.a. cryptic antigens

▪ Self-antigens hidden from the immune system during its development.

▪ This concealment prevents the immune system from learning to tolerate these antigens, potentially leading to autoimmune reactions if they are later exposed.

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