Antigens. Flashcards
Can antigens be part of PAMPs?
Yes, many PAMPs contain more that one antigen.
Will antigens always be part of a PAMP?
No, they can be molecules such as pollen or molecules from other animals.
What are 3 common antigens?
Antigens from PAMPs.
Self antigens.
Antigens on foreign molecules.
What are 4 things antigens can interact with?
B cells.
T cells.
Antibodies.
MHC molecules.
What part of a B cell or T cell will an antigen interact with?
A B or T cell receptor.
What region of an antibody will an antigen bind to?
The FAB region.
What happens when an MHC molecule binds to an antigen?
They can present the antigens to other immune cells.
Can T cells bind to any antigen?
No, they can only bind to an antigen after that particular antigen has been presented to them by an APC.
What part of an antigen presenting cell will antigens bind to?
The MHC complex.
What presents a new antigen to a T cell?
An MHC complex.
An APC.
What happens when an antigen is presented to a T cell by an MHC?
It promotes an immune response from the T cell.
What is the only way that a T cell can respond to an antigen?
If it gets presented that antigen by an MHC complex or an APC.
What part of a B cell recognises antigens?
Specialised receptors that are basically membrane bound antibodies.
Can B cells bind to free antigens without any stimulation?
Yes.
Do B cells need antigens to be presented to them before they can mount an immune response?
No, they can directly interact with antigens.