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What triggers

a) fevers/malaise seen in primary EBV

b) abscess formation

what is the immune response?

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Pathogens

a: Adaptive response: Cytokines

b: Innate response: Neutrophils

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What triggers

a) sacroiliac joint inflammation in an individual with axial spondyloarthritis

b) anaemia due to red cell haemolysis secondary to anti-red cell antibodies?

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No obvious pathogen

a) Innate response: Cytokines

b) Adaptive response: Antibodies

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In the absence of a pathogen, what immunopathology do the following cause?

a) Innate immune response
b) Mixed Innate/ Adaptive
c) Adaptive immune response

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a) Auto-inflammatory: neutrophils + macrophages

b) Mixed

c) Auto-immune: B+T cells

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What is the pathophysiology of auto-inflammatory diseases?

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Local factors at sites predisposed to disease lead to activation of innate immune cells (macrophages + neutrophils)

Result in tissue damage.

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What is the pathophysiology of auto-immune disease?

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Aberrant T + B cell responses in primary + secondary lymphoid organs lead to breaking of tolerance with development of immune reactivity towards self-antigens.

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How may auto-immune disease manifest clinically?

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Organ-specific antibodies may predate presentation by years.

Adaptive immune response plays predominant role in presentation of disease.

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Are the following polygenic or monogenic?

a) Innate immune response

b) Mixed Innate/Adaptive

c) Adaptive immune response

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a) Polygenic + monogenic

b) Polygenic

c) Polygenic + monogenic

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What is a germline mutation affecting DNA synthesis?

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Alteration in DNA that occurs in germ cells (sperm + ova + progenitors)

Passed on to offspring.

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What is a somatic mutation affecting DNA synthesis?

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Alteration in DNA occurs in single body cell after conception

Does NOT affect germ cells, so is NOT inherited.

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What are epigenetics?

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(Heritable) Change in gene expression e.g. via DNA methylation.

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What is microRNA (miRNA)?

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Small, non-coding, single stranded RNA.

Targets mRNA + regulate protein production.

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What are 2 rare monogenic auto-inflammatory diseases?

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Familial mediterranean fever

TRAPS

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What are 5 polygenic auto-inflammatory diseases?

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Crohn’s disease

Ulcerative colitis

Osteoarthritis

Giant cell arteritis

Takayasu’s arteritis

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What are 3 mixed pattern diseases?

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Axial spondyloarthritis

Psoriatic arthritis

Behcet’s syndrome

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What are 8 polygenic auto-immune diseases?

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Myaesthenia Gravis

Primary biliary cirrhosis

Pernicious anaemia

ANCA associated vasculitis

Graves disease

Goodpasture disease

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What are 4 rare monogenic auto-immune diseases?

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APS-1 aka. APECED

ALPS

IPEX

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What is the pathophysiology of monogenic auto-inflammatory disease?

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Mutations in a gene encoding a protein involved in a pathway a/w innate immune cell function.

Abnormal signalling via key cytokine pathways involving TNF-alpha +/- IL-1 is common.

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Give 3 signs and symptoms of monogenic auto-inflammatory disease?

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Periodic fevers

Skin/ joint/ serosal/ CNS inflammation

High CRP

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What is Muckle-Wells Syndrome (MWS)? Name the gene mutated, protein encoded and pattern of inheritance

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MONOgenic auto-INFLAMMATORY disease

Gene: NLRP3 GoF

Protein: NALP3, Cryopyrin

More ASC activation

Pattern of inheritence: AD

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What is Familial-Mediterranean Fever (FMF)?

Name the gene mutated, protein encoded and pattern of inheritance

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MONOgenic auto-INFLAMMATORY disease

Gene: MEFV LoF

Protein: Pyrin-Marenostrin

Pattern of inheritence: AR

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What is TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS)? Name the gene, protein and pattern of inheritance

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MONOgenic auto-INFLAMMATORY disease

Gene: TNFRSF1

Protein: TNF receptor

Pattern of inheritence: AD

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What is Hyper-IgD with periodic fever syndrome (HIDS)?

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MONOgenic auto-INFLAMMATORY disease

Gene: MK

Protein: Mevalonate kinase

Pattern of inheritence: AR

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What is the inflammasome complex?

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Complex of proteins that work together to activate Caspase 1, which will then activate different cytokines + inflammatory processes resulting in inflammation

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What is the inflammasome complex composed of?

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Apoptosis-associated speck like protein (ASC)
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Procaspase 1

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What is ASC inhibited by?
Pyrin-Marenostrin: Constantly made by body Inhibits ASC, thus inhibits activity of inflammasome complex
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What is ASC activated by?
Cryopyrin produced in response to anything irritating: Toxins, Microbes, Urate Results in activation of inflammasome complex Leads to inflammation through release of cytokines (IL1, NF-KB) Induces apoptosis
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What is the pathogenesis of Familial Mediterranean Fever?
LoF in MEFV Less Pyrin-Marenostrin Less inhibition of ASC Unopposed activation of inflammasome complex
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Where is Pyrin-marenostrin mainly expressed?
Neutrophils
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Give 5 features of clinical presentation in Familial Mediterranean Fever?
Periodic fevers lasting 48-96h a/w: Abdo pain due to peritonitis Chest pain due to pleurisy + pericarditis Arthritis Rash
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What are the complications associated with Familial Mediterranean Fever?
**AA amyloidosis** * Liver produces serum amyloid A as acute phase protein. * SAA deposits in kidneys, liver, spleen. * Deposition in kidney often most clinically important * **Proteinuria:** Nephrotic syndrome * Renal failure
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What are investigations for Familial Mediterranean Fever?
High CRP High SAA Blood sample to specialist genetics lab to identify MEFV mutation
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What is the treatment for Familial Mediterranean Fever?
**Colchicine 500ug bd:** Binds to tubulin in neutrophils + disrupts neutrophil functions inc. migration + chemokine secretion. IL-1 blocker (Anakinra, Canukinumab). TNF alpha blocker.
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What is the pathophysiology of monogenic auto-immune disease?
Mutation in gene encoding a protein involved in a pathway a/w adaptive immune cell function. **Abnormality of regulatory T cells:** IPEX **Abnormality of lymphocyte apoptosis:** ALPS
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What is the pathophysiology of Immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked syndrome (IPEX)?
Mutations in Foxp3 (Forkhead box p3) which is required for development of Treg cells. Failure to downregulate T cell responses. Failure in suppress autoreactive B cells. Failure of peripheral tolerance
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What is central and peripheral tolerance? What plays a major role in the mechanisms governing these phenomenons?
Central: eliminate self-reactive lymphocytes during their initial development in BM + Thymus Peripheral: eliminate self-reactive lymphocytes that escape the radar of central mechanisms; in the peripheral tissues + secondary lymphoid organs T regs
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What is the clinical presentation of IPEX?
**AI diseases:** * Diabetes Mellitus * Hypothyroidism * Enteropathy ‘Diarrhoea, diabetes + dermatitis’
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What is the role of the FAS pathway? Why is this important?
Encodes cell death in auto-reactive + defective lymphocytes Causes apoptosis post-immune response- prevents accumulation of lymphocytes
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What is the pathophysiology of auto-immune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS)?
Mutations within FAS pathway e.g. Mutations in TNFRSF6 which encodes FAS. Disease is heterogeneous depending on mutation. Defect in apoptosis of lymphocytes. Failure of tolerance + lymphocyte ‘homeostasis’.
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What is the clinical presentation of ALPS?
High lymphocyte numbers with large spleen + LNs. **AI disease:** Commonly AI cytopenias. Lymphoma- due to unregulated proliferation
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What is the pathophysiology of polygenic auto-inflammatory diseases?
MutationS in genes encoding proteins involved in pathwayS a/w innate immune cell function. Local factors at sites predisposed to disease lead to activation of innate immune cells e.g. macrophages + neutrophils, with resulting tissue damage. HLA associations LESS strong. Generally NOT characterised by auto-antibodies.
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What is the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease?
Genetic polymorphisms. Familial association + twin studies suggest genetic predisposition 15% have affected family member. 50% vs \<10% disease concordance in monozygotic vs dizygotic twins. \>200 disease susceptibility loci found.
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What is the pathophysiology of Crohn's Disease?
IBD1 gene on chr 16 = NOD2 3 different mutations of this gene a/w Crohn’s. NOD2 mutations present in 30% (i.e. not necessary). Abnormal allele of NOD2 increases risk by 1.5-3x if 1 copy + 14-44x if 2 copies (ie not sufficient). + environmental factors e.g. smoking Mutations also found in patients with Blau syndrome + some forms of sarcoidosis.
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Where is NOD2 expressed? What is the function of NOD2?
In cytoplasm of myeloid cells: macrophages, neutrophils, DCs. Intracellular receptor for muramyl dipeptide on bacterial products + promotes their clearance. Induces NF-KB + autophagy in myeloid cells Mutations= more active receptor - more NK-KB- more inflammation
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What is NOD2 also known as?
CARD-15 =Caspase activating recruitment domain -15
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What are 5 clinical features of Crohn's Disease?
Abdominal pain + tenderness Diarrhoea (blood, pus, mucous) Fevers Malaise Aphthous ulcers
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What is the treatment of Crohn's Disease?
Corticosteroids (acutely) Azathioprine or Anti-TNF alpha antibody
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What is the pathophysiology of mixed pattern diseases?
MutationS in genes encoding proteinS involved in pathwayS a/w innate immune cell function. + MutationS in genes encoding proteinS involved in pathways a/w adaptive immune cell function. HLA associations may be present. Auto-antibodies are NOT usually a feature.
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Which genes are associated ankylosing spondylitis (axial spondyloarthritis)?
**Highly heritable:** genetics account for 90% of the risk **HLA B27** Accounts for \<50% overall genetic risk. Presents antigen to CD8 T cells. Ligand for killer immunoglobulin receptor. **IL23R** Receptor for IL23 which promotes differentiation of Th17 cells. **ILR2** Interleukin receptor type II. Decoy receptor that inhibits activity of IL1.
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Where does inflammation tend to occur in ankylosing spondylitis?
Enhanced inflammation occurs at specific sites where there are high tensile forces. **=Entheses:** Sites of insertions of ligaments or tendons.
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What is the clinical presentation of ankylosing spondylitis?
Low back pain + stiffness Enthesitis Large joint arthritis
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What is the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis?
NSAIDs **Immunosuppression:** * Anti-TNF alpha * Anti-IL17
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Which of the following is an example of a monogenic auto-inflammatory disease? * Familial Mediterranean fever * Graves’ disease * Crohn’s disease * Axial spondyloarthritis * IPEX syndrome due to FoxP3 mutation
Familial Mediterranean fever
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Which of the following is an example of a monogenic auto-immune disease? * Familial Mediterranean fever * Graves’ disease * Crohn’s disease * Axial spondyloarthritis * IPEX syndrome due to FoxP3 mutation
IPEX syndrome due to FoxP3 mutation
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Which of the following is an example of a polygenic auto-inflammatory disease? * Familial Mediterranean fever * Graves’ disease * Crohn’s disease * Axial spondyloarthritis * IPEX syndrome due to FoxP3 mutation
Crohn’s disease

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