Biochem 2 USMLE Flashcards
underproduction of heme causes this type of anemia
microcytic hypochromic
accumulations of heme intermediates causes thius
porphyrias
this type of porphyria inhibits ferrochelatase and ALA dehydrase. Cooproporphyrin and ALA accumulate in the urine
lead poisoning
this type of porphyria results from a deficiency in uroporphyrinogen I synthetase. Porphobilogen and delta-ALA accumulate in urine
Acute intermittent porphyria
this type of porphyria results from a deficiency in uropophyrinogen decarboxylase. Uroporphyrin accumulates in urine (tea-colored). results in photosensitivity
Porphyria cutanea tardia
symptoms of porphyrias (5 Ps)
Painful abdomen Pink urine Polyneuropathy Psychological disturbances Precipitated by drugs
heme is scavenged from RBCs and ____ is reused
Fe++
heme ->_____->bilirubin
biliverdin
bilirubin is toxic to this organ system
CNS
bili is transported by this protein
albumin
bili is removed from the blood by this organ
liver
bili is conjugated with this ____
glucuronate
bili is excreted in this supstance
bile
where in the body is bili processed into its excreted form
intestine
some ________, an intestinal intermediate, is reabsorbed into blood and excreted as urobilin into urin
urobilinogen
this poison has a 200x greater affinity than O2 for HGB
CO
hemoglobin is composed of 4 polypeptide subunits. describe them
2 alpha
2 beta
HGB exists in 2 forms what are they
T (taut) low affinity for O2
R (relaxed) high affinity for O2 (300x)
Hgb exibits _______ cooperativity and ________ allostery (accounts for the sigmoid-shaped O2 dissociation curve for hgb), unlike myoglobin
positive
negative
name the things that favor the relaxed form of hgb (shifting dissociation curve to the right, leading to O2 unloading)
increased Cl-,H+,CO2,2,3BPG, hight temp.
mneu: when you’re relaxed, you do your job better (carry O2)
what are the fetal hgb subunits
2alpha
2gamma
fetal hgb has a lower affinity for _____ than adult hgb and thus has a higher affinity for O2
2,3-BPG
Iron in hgb is in a _____ state (ferrous, Fe++)
reduced
this is an oxidized form of hgb (ferric, Fe++) that does not bind O2 as readily but has increased affinity for CN-.
methemoglobin
administer this in cyanide poisoning to oxidize hgb to methemoglobin form
nitrites
tx toxic levels of METHemoglobin with —–
METHylene blue
CO2 is transported in the blood by binding to
amino acids in the globin chain (at N terminus) but not to heme
CO2 binding favors this form of hgb (and thus promotes O2 unloading)
taut
CO2 must be transported from tissue to lungs, the reverse of O2, and this occurs primarily in what form
bicarbinate
this is a molecular biology laboratory procedure that is used to synthesize many copies of a desired fragment of DNA
polymerase chain reaction (PCR
steps of PCR
1) DNA is denatured by heating to generate 2 separate strands
2) during cooling, excess premade DNA primers anneal to a specific sequence on each strand to be amplified
3) heat-stable DNA polymerase replicates the DNA sequence following each primer
These steps are repeated multiple times for DNA sequence aplification
In this molecular biology technique, a DNA sample is electrophoresed on a gel and then transferred to a filter. The filter is then soaked in a denaturant and subsequently exposed to a labeled DNA probe that recognizes and anneals to its complementary strand. The resulting double stranded labeled piece of DNA is visualized when the filter is exposed to film.
southern blot
SNoW DRoP:
Southern=DNA
Northern=RNA
Western=Protein
this molecular biology technique, is a similar technique, except that it involves radioactive DNA probe binding to sample RNA
northern blot
SNoW DRoP:
Southern=DNA
Northern=RNA
Western=Protein
In this molecular biology technique, sample protein is separated via gel electrophoresis and transferred to a filter. Labeled antibody is used to bind to relevant PROTEIN
Western drop
SNoW DRoP:
Southern=DNA
Northern=RNA
Western=Protein
in this method of testing, a pts blood sample is probed with either:
1) test Ag (coupled to color-generating enzyme)-to see if immune system recognizes it; or
2) Test Ab (coupled to color generating enzyme) to see if certain Ag is present
If the target subsance is present in the sample, the test solution will have an intense color reaction, indicating a positive test result.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
ELISA is used in many labs to determine whether a particular ___(e.g., anti-HIV) is present in a pts blood sample. Both the sensitivity and specificity of ELISA approach 100% but both false positive and false negative results do occur
Antibody
define the genetic term VARIABLE EXPRESSION
nature and severity of the phenotype varies from 1 individual to another
define the genetic term INCOMPLETE PENETRANCE
Not all individuals with a mutant genotype show the mutant phenotype
define the genetic term PLEIOTROPY
1 gene has >1 effect on an individual’s phenotype
define the genetic term IMPRINTING
differences in phenotype depend on whether the mutationis of maternal or paternal origin (e.g., AngelMan’s syndrome [Maternal], Prader-Willi syndrome [Paternal]
define the genetic term ANTICIPATION
Severity of dz worsens or age onset of dz is earlier in succeeding generations (e.g., Huntington’s dz)
define the genetic term LOSS OF HETEROZYGOSITY
If a pt inherits or develops a mutation in a tumor suppressor gene, the complimentary allele must be deleted/mutated before CA develops. This is not true of oncogenes
define the genetic term DOMINANT NEGATIVE MUTATION
exerts a DOMINANT EFFECT. A heterozygote produces a nonfxnl altered protein that also prevents the normal gene product from funcioning
define the genetic term LINKAGE DISEQUILIBRIUM
Tendency for certain alleles at 2 linked loci to occur together more often than expected by chance. Measured in a population, not in a family, and often varies in different populations
define the genetic term MOSAICISM
occurs when cells in the body have different genetic makeup (e.g. lyonization–random X inactivation in females)
define the genetic term LOCUS HETEROGEITY
Mutations at different loci can produce the same phenotype (e.g., albinism
Hardy-Weinberg law assumes (4)
1) there is no mutation occurring at the locus
2) there is no selection for any of the genotypes at the locus
3) Mating is completely random
4) There is no migration into or out of the population
If a population is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. p and q are separate allele. 2pq=heterozygote prevalence.
allele prevalence is?
disease prevalence is?
p+q=1
p2 + 2pq +q2 =1
this mode of inheritance looks like this [p.107]
Often due to defects in sxl genes. Many generations, both male and female, affected. It is often pleiotropic and, in many cases, present clinically after puberty. Family hx is crucial to dx
Autosomal dominant
this mode of inheritance looks like this [p.107]
25% of offspring from 2 carrier parents are affected. Often due to enzyme deficiencies. Usually seen in only 1 generation. Commonly more severe. Pts often present in childhood.
autosomal recessive
this mode of inheritance looks like this [p.107]
Sons of heterozygous mothers have a 50% chance of being affected. No male-to-male transmission. Commonly more severe in males. Heterozygous females may be effected.
X linked recessive
this mode of inheritance looks like this [p.107]
transmitted through both parents. Either male or female offspring of the affected mother may be affected, while ALL female offspring of the affected father are diseased. e.g., Hypophosphatemic rickets.
X linked dominant
this mode of inheritance looks like this [p.107]
transmitted only through mother. All offspring of affected females may show signs of dz. e.g., Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy.
mitochondrial inheritance
This autosomal dominant dz, is ALWAYS BILATERAL, there is a massive enlargement of kidneys due to multiple large cysts. Pts present with pain, hematuria, hyperension, progressive renal failure. 90% of cases are due to mutation in APKD1 (chromosome 16). Associated w/ polycystic liver dz, berry aneurysms, mitral valve prolapse. Juvenile form is recessive
Adult Polycystic Kidney Dz
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by elevated LDL owing to defective or absent LDL receptor. Heterozygotes (1:1500) have cholesterol~300mg/dl. Homozygotes (very raare) have cholesterol ~700+mg/dl, severe atherosclerotic dz early in life, and tendon xanthomas (classically in the Achilles tendon); MI may develop before age 20.
Familial hypercholesterolemia (hyperlipidemia type IIA)
This fibrillin gene mutation results in connective tissue disorders. It results in skeletal abnormalities–tall with long extremities (arachnodactylyl), hyperextensive joints, and long, tapering fingers and toes.
CV–cystic medial necrosis of aorta leading to aortic incompetence and dissecting aortic aneurysms. Floppy mitral valve.
Ocular-subluxation of lenses
Marfan’s syndrome
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by cafe-au-lait spots, neural tumors, Lisch nodules (pigmented iris hamartomas). Also marked by skeletal d/o (e.g., scoliosis), pheochromocytoma, and increased tumor suceptibility. On long arm of chromosome 17
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (von Recklinghausen’s dz)
mneu: chrom 17-17 letters in von Recklinghausen
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by bilateral acoustic neuroma, optic pathway gliomas, juvenile cataracts.
Neurofibromatosis type 2
Neurofibromatosis type 2 is on this gene on this chromosome
NF2 gene on chrom 22
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by facial lesions (adenoma sebaceum), hypopigmented “ash leaf spots” on skin, cortical and retinal hamartomas, seizures, mental retardation, renal cysts, cardiac rhabdomyomas. Incomplete penetrance, variable presentration.
Tuberous sclerosis
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by hemangioblastomas of retina/cerebellum/medulla; about half of affected individuals develop multiple bilateral renal cell carcinomas and other tumors.
Von Hippel-Lindau dz
Von Hippel-Lindau dz is associated with deletion of this gene on this chromosome
VHL gene (tumor suppressor) on chromosome 3 (3p)
mneu: VHL=3 words=chrom 3
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by depression, progressive dementia, choreiform movements, caudate atrophy and decreased levels of GABA and ACH in the brain. Symptoms manifest in affected individuals between the ages of 20 and 20.
Huntington’s dz
Huntington’s dz gene is located on this chromosome. It is a _____ repeat d/o
chrom 4
triplet repeat
mneu: “Hunting 4 food”
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by the colon becoming covered with adenomatous polyps after puberty. Progresses to cancer unless resected.
familial adenomatous polyposis
familial adenomatous polyposis is a deletion of this chromosome
5
mneu: 5 letters in “polyp”
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by spheroid erythrocytes; hemolytic anemia; increased MCHC. Splenectomy is curative
hereditary spherocytosis
This autosomal dominant dz, is characterized by autosomal-dominant cell-signaling defect of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor 3. Results in dwarfism; short limbs; but head and trunk are normal size
achondroplasia
name 5 autosomal-recessive dzs
CF, albinism, alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, PKU, thalassemias, sickle cell anemia, glycogen storage dz, mucopolysaccharidosis (except Hunter’s), sphingolipidosies (except Fabry’s), infant polycystic kidney dz, hemochromatosis
CF has this inheratance
autosomal recessive
what is the gene and chromosome of CF
CFTR on chromosome 7
what is the defective channel in CF that results in secretion of abnormally thick mucus that plugs lungs, pancreas, and liver.
Cl-
the recurrent pulmonary infections in CF are often due to these 2 bugs
pseudomonas and S. aureus.
this CF complication results in malabsorption and steatorrhea
pancreatic insufficiency
CF can cause this in this in newborns
meconium ileus
how do you dx CF
incresed concentration of Cl-ions in a sweat test.
CF can cause this in males due to absent vas deference
infertility
these vitamen deficiencies can be present in CF. It may present as failure to thrive in infancy
ADEk