Cells Flashcards
1
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Important for immune tolerance and prevention of autoimmune disease
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T regulatory cells (Treg)
2
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Secrete IL-2 and IFN-gamma
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T-helper 1 (Th1) cells
3
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Secrete IL-4 and IL-5
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T-helper 2 (Th2) cells
4
Q
Mutation in this gene would lead to dysregulation of immune tolerance and progression to autoimmune diseases
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FOXP3
relevant for Treg cells
5
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APCs found in lymphoid tissues and interstitial regions of other organs
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Dendritic cells
6
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APCs found in the epidermis
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Langerhans cells
7
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Comprise 10-15% of lymphocytes in the peripheral blood; lyse other cells without prior sensitization; able to lyse selectively cells that are coated with antibodies
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Natural killer T cells
8
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Tissue equivalent of basophils
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Mast cells
