Cytokine Profiles Flashcards
What is the function of Dendritic Cells
- use PRRs to recognize PAMPs on invaders
2. use cytokines from local area to be a “sonar” for T cells
T/F Cytokines released from DC cells tell T cells to express specific Cytokines
True
what are the 3 different cytokine profiles
Th1
Th2
Th17
what are the classic cytokines emitted by a Th1 T cell
TNF, IFN-y, IL-2
which cells do the Th1 cytokine profile activate
macrophages and NKCs
IFN-y tells B-cells to make which antibody
IGG
what is the reason a T cell would express Th1
to induce apoptosis on Bacteria or Virus infected host
Where are Th2 cytokine profiles normally expressed in the body
intestines
what are the cytokines associated with Th2 cytokine profile
IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IL-10
which antibody does IL-4 tell b cells to make
IGE (to attack parasites in the intestines)
which antibody does IL-5 tell b cells to make
IGA (for the mucus membranes in the intestines)
what is the purpose of IL-10
to inhibit Th1 cytokine profile cells (to inhibit inflammation in the gut)
What are the 2 jobs of the helper t cell
- remain in blood and lymph and help b cells and CTLs
2. enter battle site providing help for soldiers
what are the cytokines produced with the Th17 cytokine profile
IL-17, IL-21
what does the cytokine IL-17 attract
Neutrophils (for opsinization)
What type of microbe is being targeted for with the Th17 cytokine profile
fungus
T/F once a t cell has selected a cytokine profile he can later switch to another profile
False ( committed and limited range)
what is one benefit to having specific cytokines for a specific area in the body
so multiple immune responses can happen simultaneously
What are Superantigens
viruses and bacterial proteins that bind to specific regions of TCRs and class II MHCs
What is the purpose of Superantigens
to produce lots of cytokines (unregulated) and inappropriately activate t cells
How many signals does it take to activate Killer T cells
1
what is the signal coming from that can activate a Killer T cell
an activated Dendritic cell
What does CTL stand for
Cytotoxic T Cell | Killer T Cell | CD 8
T/F when the activated DC, CTL and Helper T cell get together their response is much greater
True