Cytokines Flashcards
____ are small soluble proteins that regulate the immune system, orchestrating both innate immunity and the adaptive response to infection.
Cytokines
____ are a class of non-antibody molecules, usually a low molecular weight glycoproteins, change the behavior and function of many different cells.
Cytokines
____ are regulatory and effector molecules that act as picomolar to nanomolar concentrations on receptors.
Cytokines
____ action is mediated by binding to specific receptors on target cells.
Cytokine
Actions of Cytokines
- Autocrine
- Paracrine
- Endocrine
Action of Cytokines
____ affects the same cell that secreted it.
Autocrine Stimulation
Action of Cytokines
____ affects a target cell in close proximity.
Paracrine
Action of Cytokines
____ has an effect that is systemic.
Endocrine
Features of Cytokines
- Pleiotropism
- Redundancy
- Act in networks
- Act as hematopoietic growth factor
Features of Cytokines
____ is a characteristic of cytokines in which a single cytokine can produce different effects.
Pleiotropism
Features of Cytokines
____ is a characteristic of cytokines in which several cytokines produce the same effect.
Redundancy
A ____ is the massive overproduction of cytokines that leads to shock, multiple organ failure, and/or death.
Cytokine storm
Cytokines Associated with Innate Immunity that Responds to Extracellular Microbes
- Interleukin-1 (IL-1)
- Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α)
IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α are associated with ____ immunity.
innate
IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α responds to ____.
extracellular microbes
Effects of IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α
- Increased capillary permeability
- Increased platelet aggregation
- Alteration of adhesion molecule expression on capillary endothelial cells
What will happen if there is an increase capillary permeability due to the action of IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α?
Anti-microbial proteins such as complement and CRP will enter the tissues for blood plasma.
This action of IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α enhances the entry of leukocyte into the blood.
Alteration of adhesion molecule expression on capillary endothelial cells
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
- IL-1α
- IL-1β
- IL-1RA (receptor antagonist)
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
____ are expressed in macrophages, monocytes, and dendritic cells.
- IL-1β
- IL-1RA
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
IL-1β and IL-1RA are expressed in ____.
macrophages, monocytes, and dendritic cells
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
____ are expressed in phagocytic cells, and detected in epithelial cells from the skin, lungs, and GIT.
IL-1α
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
IL-1α are expressed in ____ and detected in ____.
phagocytic cells; epithelial cells from the skin, lungs, and GIT.
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
____ are released from macrophages and monocytes.
IL-1α and IL-1β
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
IL-1α and IL-1β are released from ____.
macrophages and monocytes
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
____ is known as the endogenous pyrogen.
IL-1β
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
IL-1β is known as the ____.
endogenous pyrogen
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
IL-1β, being known as endogenous pyrogen, means that ____.
it has the ability to induce fever
The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) Cytokine Family
Effects of high body temperature due to fever
- Inhibit growth of bacteria and fungi
- Increase microbicidal activity of macrophages and neutrophils
- Contribute to the feelings of discomfort and fatigue (to reduce body activity and conserve energy for combatting the infection).
Tumor Necrosis Factors
- TNFR-α
- TNFR-β
____ are cytokines which are observed to kill cancer cells.
Tumor Necrosis Factors
Tumor Necrosis Factors
____ contains two receptors.
TNFR-α
Tumor Necrosis Factors
TNFR-α contains ____.
Two Receptors:
* TNFR-1
* TNFR-2
Tumor Necrosis Factors
____ is expressed in many cells.
TNFR-1