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CMB1003/L23 Humoral Specific Immunity II Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 types of light chains on antibodies?

A

Kappa or lambda

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2
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What are the domains of the heavy chain on antibodies? (2)

A

C(H)1-3
V(H)

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3
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What are the domains of the light chain on antibodies? (2)

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C(L)
V(L)

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4
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What is the domain of the glycosylated H chains on antibodies?

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C(H)2

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5
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Define the term ‘domain’.

A

Compactly folded globular units within proteins, often with evolutionary significance

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6
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The domains found in Ig are also found in which other molecules involved in immunity? (3)

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T cell receptor
MHC molecules
Various cell adhesion molecules
Signalling molecules

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7
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Describe the structure of C(L) and V(L) domains. (4)

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Compact immunoglobulin domains
100-110 amino acids
2 sheets of B strands
Intra-chain disulphide bond

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What are hypervariable (HV)/ complementary-determining regions (CDR)? (3)

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3 loops of HV on each H and L chain
6 CDR form the antigen binding sites
Framework (other loops and strands) less variable

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9
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What do the C domains control?

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Effector function of Ig

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10
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What are the 5 heavy chain isotypes of antibodies?

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Mu/ IgM
Delta/ IgD
Gamma/ IgG
Epsilon/ IgE
Alpha/ IgA

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11
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What is the functional difference between kappa and lambda light chains?

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None

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12
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What are the macro structures of the 5 isotypes?

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IgG, IgD, IgE simple
IgA forms a dimer
IgM forms a pentamer

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13
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Describe the structure of IgM. (3)

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Mew chains
5 domains
No hinge
(Mew2L2)5 covalently bound to J chain

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14
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What is the valency of IgM?

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10

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15
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Describe the affinity of IgM. (2)

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First response
Relatively low affinity as pre-affinity maturation

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16
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What is the function of IgM? (4)

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Monomer present on B cell surface (BCR) during B cell development
Activates complement
Agglutination
Protects from common pathogens

17
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Describe the structure of IgD. (4)

A

Present on B cell surface during B cell development
Delta2L2
Delta chain
4 domains
Long hinge

18
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What is the function of IgD?

A

Largely unknown

19
Q

Describe the structure of IgG. (4)

A

Gamma2L2
Gamma chains
4 domains
Most prevalent class in serum
Production increased in secondary responses

20
Q

Describe the differences in the sub-classes of IgG.

A

Differ in hinge regions

21
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What is the function of IgG? (4)

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Large increase in secondary response
Complement activation
Opsonisation
ADCC
Crosses placenta

22
Q

Describe the structure of IgA. (4)

A

Alpha2L2
Alpha chains
4 domains
Hinge
Monomer in serum
Dimer in secretions bound to J chain and secretory component

23
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What is the difference in the subclasses of IgA?

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IgA1 - predominant serum
IgA2 - found in secretions

24
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What is the function of IgA? (4)

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Most abundant Ig around mucosal membrane
Inhibition of microbial adherence
Neutralise toxins and pathogens
Prevent commensal bacteria from entering bloodstream
Intestinal protection of neonate

25
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Describe how IgA accesses the gut lumen. (3)

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Dimeric IgA is transported into gut lumen through epithelial cells as base of crypts
Dimeric IgA binds to layer of mucus overlying gut epithelium
IgA in gut neutralises pathogens and their toxins

26
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Describe the structure of IgE. (3)

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Epsilon2L2
Epsilon chain
5 domains
Lowest concentration of Ig in serum

27
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Describe the action of IgE. (2)

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Binds with high affinity to FcR on mast cells & basophils
Releases vasoactive/inflammatory mediators

28
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What is the function of IgE? (3)

A

ADCC
Protection against helminth and protozoa infection
Induces eosinophils and basophils to release histamine and proteases
Role in allergy and asthma

29
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Describe the role of IgE in allergy. (2)

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Resting mast cell has granules that contain histamine and other inflammatory mediators
Multivalent antigen cross-links bound IgE antibody, causing release of granule contents

30
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Describe the series of events following IgE binding to Fc receptors on mast cells and basophils. (3)

A

Increased histamine release
Increased TNFa
Increased vasodilation

31
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How does epinephrine (EpiPen) stop anaphylaxis? (2)

A

Increased vasoconstriction
Increased blood glucose levels

32
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Where is IgG and IgM predominantly found?

33
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Where is IgG and IgA predominantly found?

A

Extracellular fluid

34
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Where in the body is devoid of Ig?

35
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Where is IgA predominantly found?

A

Secretions (mucosal membrane) and breast milk

36
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Which form of Ig does the foetus receive from the mother?

37
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Which Ig is associated with mast cells just below epithelial surfaces?

38
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Describe how B cells are able to produce different Ig isotypes. (3)

A

During development, IgM & IgD is produced
As immune response progresses, B cells isotype switch appropriately
Isotype switching involves irreversible DNA recombination

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