Chigbu: Immuno of Conj Flashcards
Does the conjunctiva epithelium contain more CD8 or CD4 T-cells?
CD8 T-cells
This effect aids in clearing away antigens, dust and cell debris found on the ocular surface.
Mechanical Washing Effect
What are the 3 proteins found in the tight junctions of the epithelial cells?
- Occludins
- Claudins
- JAMs
Antigens that are left behind after blinking are subject to what types of AMPs found in mucin?
- Lysozymes
- Lactoferrin
- Defensins
These receptors provide an external alarm system by detecting non-cells on the epithelial surface.
Pattern Recognition Receptors
TLRs are a type of PRR found on the conjunctiva and corneal epithelial layer which detect _____.
PAMPs
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a PAMP of ____?
gram (-) bacteria
Peptidoglycan (PGN) is a PAMP of _____?
gram (+) bacteria
What TLR is responsible for LPS?
TLR 4
What TLR is responsible for PGN?
TLR 1 and 2
What TLR is responsible for Viral RNA and Bacterial DNA?
TLR 3 and 8
What TLR is responsible for Flagellin (pseudomonas)?
TLR 6
When PRR/TLRs engage w/ PAMPs, an immune response is initiated w/ the use of?
- AMPs
- Cytokines: IL-1, IL-6, TNF-a, IFN-y
- Chemokines
The conj lamina propria (2nd layer) consist of what 4 cells that form the basis of CALT?
- lymphocytes: t/b cells, NK
- Macrophages
- Mast Cells
- DCs
Plasma cells account for ___ of conjunctival lymphocyte and secrete ___?
20%
IgA
This immunoglobulin neutralizes infectious without causing inflammation bc it cannot activate complements.
IgA
Does the lamina propria contain more CD8 or CD4 T-cells?
Neither.
It contains equal numbers of both
What are the 3 cells that are conjunctival APCs?
- Langherhans
- DCs
- Macrophages
Where do the APCs present antigens?
T-cells and Conjunctival follicles
This is the site of localized immune processing of antigens that pass through the conj. epithelium.
Conjunctival follicles
What are follicles composed of?
Naive T and B cells, APCs
Why do follicles enlarge?
Enlarge in response to ocular surface infection (viral) or inflammation
What are the effector immune cells of the conj.?
- Mast Cells
- T/B cells
- Plasma Cells
- Neutrophils
This effector cell provides immune surveillance to the cornea while we’re sleeping
Neutrophils
Are eosinophils found on the conjunctiva?
NO
This immunoglobulin prevents binding of microbes and antigens to the epithelial surface?
sIgA
What are the main cells found in the EFFERENT arm of the CALT? In what layer of the epithelium are they found?
CD8 and CD4 Tcells
Basal Layer
What are the main cells found in the AFFERENT arm of the CALT?
T and B cells