Cell Organelles/Signalling/Histology/Physiological Processes/Trauma&Shock Flashcards
Cells, shock
Explain the process of Proteosomal Protein Degradation.
E1 (U activating Enzyme) activates Ubiquitin (uses ATP)
U is passed from E1 to E2 (U conjugating enzyme) forming covalent, peptide bond.
E2+U complex is bound to E3 (ligase enzyme)
E3 finds target protein and transfers U from E2 to protein.
Proteosome binds and recycles U.
Protein enters Proteosome central canal and is broken into peptides.
Explain the process of Lysosomal Degradation of proteins.
Proteins are phagocytosed by lysosome
Lysosomal Enzymes are activated by acidic environment in lysosome
Enzymes (hydrolase, lipase, protease), break down substance
What proteins are targeted by proteosomal degradation?
Proteins with short half life (typically Potent/toxic)
Dysfunctional proteins
Metabolic enzymes
What proteins are targeted by lysosomal degradations?
Long half-life proteins Membrane proteins (endocytosed) Extracellular proteins (receptor mediated endocytosis)
What proteins are synthesized by the ribosomes of the RER?
Secreted proteins
Plasma membrane
Lysosomes
What proteins are synthesized by free ribosomes?
Proteins for mitochondria, nuclease, cytoplasm.
Peroxisomes
What purpose does the Golgi Apparatus serve?
Labels proteins for destination using modifications, like glycosylation.
Proteins move from cis cisternae end -> medial -> trans, are packaged into vesicles, and sent to destination.
Describe the process of the addition of mannose-6-phosphate to hydrolase and its movement from the Golgi to the final destination.
Hydrolase travels from the RER to the Cis Cisternae of the Golgi.
Golgi glycosylates and modifies hydrolase by adding mannose-6-phophate.
Receptors in trans-membrane of golgi recognize M6P, and surround hydrolase enzymes, forming vesicle.
Vesicle binds endosome
How would a neutrophil appear on a histological stain?
Multi-lobed nucleus
pale, lilac stained granules
How would a monocyte appear on a stain?
Large kidney shaped nucleus
No granules
How would a eosinophil appear on a stain?
Bi-lobed nucleus
Many red-orange staining granules
How would a basophil appear on a stain?
Bi-lobed (obscured by granules)
Abundant dark purple cytoplasmic granules
How would a lymphocyte appear on a stain?
Large, round nucleus
No granules
What is the purpose of a signal peptide?
It is recognized by signal recognition peptide (SRP) which guides the peptide to the signal peptide receptor on the RER. Signal peptide is then fed through the translocon (pore) in RER
What are the stages in blood clot formation?
Vasoconstriction
Platelet Plug formation
Coagulation
What causes platelet plug formation?
Vessel damage = collagen exposure -> platelets stick to collagen -> platelets release thromboxane A2 -> Ta2 causes more vasoconstriction and increases platelet clumping -> plug is formed
What occurs in the 3rd step of blood clot formation?
Coagulation; clotting involves cascade of enzymatic reactions (intrinsic/extrinsic pathways, and the common clotting pathway) that result in an insoluble fibrin mesh
What causes the initiation of the intrinsic clotting pathway?
Blood comes in contact with exposed collagen cells. Collagen activate clotting factor 12, which initiates cascade leading to activation of clotting 10, it combines with factor 5 to produce prothrombinase
What causes the initiation of the extrinsic clotting pathway?
Tissue trauma causes release of tissue factor (F3) into blood -> tissue factor leads to activation of Factor 7 (VII), which causes the activation of factor 10 (X)
Common Pathway is thus begun
What begins the stages of the common clotting pathway?
Enzyme prothrombinase (F10) converts prothrombin into thrombin Thrombin converts soluble fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin
What helps the fibrin strands stick to each other?
Factor 13 (Fibrin Stabilizing Protein) helps fibrin strands stick to each other forming fibrin mesh Fibrin mesh covers plug and traps platelets and blood cells.
What is clot retraction?
Platelets within platelet plug contract pulling on fibrin strands together, forming tightly sealed patch
What dissolves a clot?
Plasmin
What are the types of shock?
Septic, Hypovolaemic, Cardiac, Spinal/ Neuro, Anaphylactic
What is an abrasion?
Superficial/deep scraping to skin (dragging)
Bleeding not typically an issue
Wound is cleaned, dressed,
More severe abrasion may be scrubbed (in OR) to prevent tattooing of wound
What is tattooing of a wound?
When debris is stuck under skin surface, causing discolouration of the skin.
What is degloving?
Skin and blood supply are cut off
Major trauma, typically of limbs and digits
What’s an incised wound?
From sharp object
Slashing, or stabbing
Clean edges, depth needs to be considered and investigation of underlying damage
What’s a laceration?
Skin is split due to blunt force trauma
Causes tissue bridging, irregular edges
Legal and forensic implications
Irrigate, clean, close (glue, steristrips, staples, sutures)
What are bites?
Small entry wound, possible deep penetration
Typically from animals (Human Blood Borne Viruses)
Irrigation, delay closure
Differentiate between the intrinsic and extrinsic clotting mechanisms.
Intrinsic is initiated by exposure of collagen, much longer, involves more factors
Extrinsic is tissue factor (thromboplastin) released by damaged tissue activates Factor 7
Explain what an Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) Assay is and its clinical relevance.
Clinically, APPT helps diagnose clotting issues involving the intrinsic pathway (Haemophilia A/B, Van Willebrand Disease).
How could you determine if there are problems with the common pathway of clotting?
Utilize tests looking at clotting with no calcium or phospholipid, and activated factor 10, if clotting occurs, issue is not with common pathway. This helps diagnose problems with common clotting pathways (i.e. Liver problems impacting thrombopoiesis (prothrombin production) and fibrinogen production).
What is Prothrombin time (PT Time) used to assess?
Measure of the integrity of extrinsic and final common pathway cascades
Slow Prothrombin time can indicate liver problems, Vitamin K deficiency, presence of blood thinners