EXAM 2 Induced Immunity: Cellular Responses and Cytokines Flashcards
what are the effector functions of immediate innate immunity?
- barriers
- antimicrobial peptides
- opsonization
- isolation
- pore formation
- targeting
- inflammation
- cellular recruitment
what are the effector functions of induced innate immunity?
- phagocytosis
- targeted killing
- antimicrobial peptides
- cytokine release
- inflammation
- cellular recruitment
- B and T cell activation
the immediate innate immune response occurs in what time frame?
0-4 hours
the induced innate immune response occurs in what time frame?
4 hours to 4 days
what are the cells of the innate immune system?
- monocyte
- macrophage
- dendritic cell
- mast cell
- eosinophil
- neutrophil
- basophil
- NK cell
which cell of the innate immune system is the circulating precursor cell to macrophages and dendritic cells?
monocyte
which cell of the innate immune system functions in phagocytosis and killing of microorganisms; activation of T cells and initiation of immune responses
macrophage
which cell of the innate immune system is responsible for activation of T cells and initiation of adaptive immune responses?
dendritic cells
which cell of the innate immune system functions in the expulsion of parasites from the body through release of granules containing histamine and other active agents?
mast cell
which cell of the innate immune system is responsible for the killing of antibody-coated parasites through release of granule contents?
eosinophil
which cell of the innate immune system kills cells infected with certain viruses?
NK cell
which cell of the innate immune system functions in phagocytosis and killing of microorganisms?
neutrophil
which cell of the innate immune system is responsible for controlling immune responses to parasites?
basophil
what are the local, tissue resident immune cells that respond in the initiation of the induced immune response?
macrophages, dendritic cells, mast cells, and specialized T cells
what are the 4 components involved in the initiation of the induced immune response?
- local, tissue resident immune cells
- complement system
- pro-inflammatory signaling
- infected, damaged, or diseased tissues
what are the 3 pro-inflammatory signals involved in initiation of the induced immune response?
cytokines, eicosanoids, and acute phase response
infected, damaged, or diseased tissues can help initiate the induced immune response via ___ and ___
interferon response and altered MHC expression
___ detect and phagocytose local pathogens
macrophages
most tissues have resident macrophages. what are the resident macrophages of the brain, bone, liver, and skin?
- brain - microglia
- bone - osteoclasts
- liver - kupffer cells
- skin - langerhans cells
macrophages induce and direct ___, and activate the ___ immune system
- inflammation
- adaptive
what are the 4 effector mechanisms of macrophages?
- phagocytosis
- cytokine release
- degranulation
- antigen presentation
macrophages can function as ___
pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)
describe the extracellular process of innate immune cell pattern recognition
macrophage receptors recognize the cell-surface carbohydrates of bacterial cells but not those of human cells
describe the intracellular process of innate immune cell pattern recognition
NK cell receptors recognize changes at the surface of human cells that are caused by viral infection
Pattern recognition receptors are present on most ___ cells
innate
PRRs allow local, direct ___
activate
what are the 3 innate phagocytic cells?
macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells
describe the steps of phagocytosis
- bacterium becomes attached to membrane evaginations called pseudopodia
- bacterium is ingested, forming a phagosome
- phagosome fuses with lysosome, forming the phagolysosome
- bacterium is killed and then digested by lysosomal enzymes
- digestion products are released from the cell
what are the common macrophage PRRs that are involved in phagocytosis?
- mannose receptor
- complement receptors 3 and 4
- dectin-1
- macrophage receptor with collagenous structure
- scavenger receptor A and B
- lipopolysaccharide receptor
what is the common macrophage PRR that are involved in signaling (production and release of cytokies)?
toll-like receptors (TLRs)
what are the 6 antimicrobial mechanisms of phagocytes?
- acidification (macrophage & neutrophil)
- toxic oxygen-derived products (macrophage & neutrophil)
- toxic nitrogen oxides (macrophage & neutrophil)
- antimicrobial peptides (macrophage & neutrophil)
- enzymes (macrophage & neutrophil)
- competitors (neutrophil only)
___ activate macrophages
TLRs
TLR activation requires ___
dimerization; can be heterodimerization or homodimerization
what are the main external TLRs?
- TLR-1
- TLR-2
- TLR-4
- TLR-5
- TLR-6
what are the main internal TLRs?
- TLR-3
- TLR-7
- TLR-8
- TLR-9
what do internal TLRs detect?
nucleic acid combinations
ds viral RNA (TLR-3), ss viral RNA (TLR-7, TLR-8), CpG DNA (TLR-9)
which TLR targets protein?
TLR-5 (flagellin)
which TLRs target lipids?
TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-4, TLR-6, TLR-10
the heterodimerization of which two TLRs targets diacyl lipopeptides?
TLR-2 and TLR-6
the heterodimerization of which two TLRs targets triacyl lipopeptides?
TLR-2 and TLR-1
which TLR targets LPS?
TLR-4
NOD receptors detect ___
degraded antigens
what are NOD receptors?
nucleotide-binding oligomerization domains
NOD receptors recognize intracellular ___ and ___
- PAMPs and DAMPs
- microbial toxins
- viruses
- cell stress proteins
___ induce cytokine expression and release
NOD receptors
NOD receptors form the ___
inflammasome
NOD receptors cooperate with ___
TLRs
___ are signaling molecules of the immune system
cytokines
are cytokines soluble?
yes, mostly
what is the main nomenclature of cytokines?
interleukins, chemokines, and others
what are the six families of cytokines, based on receptor morphology?
- class I
- class II
- interleukin 1
- interleukin 17
- tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
- chemokines
cytokines signal predominantly in what two fashions?
paracrine and autocrine
cytokines effect ___ and ___ tissues
immune and non-immune
what are the common intracellular signaling pathways that cytokines are involved in?
- JAK-STAT
- MAPK
- NF-kappa B
activated macrophages secrete which main pro-inflammatory cytokines?
- IL-1 beta
- TNF-alpha
- IL-6
- CXCL8
- IL-12
which pro-inflammatory cytokine has the following function:
local: activates vascular endothelium, activates lymphocytes, local tissue destruction, increases access of effector cells
systemic: fever, production of IL-6
IL-1 beta
which pro-inflammatory cytokine has the following function:
local: activates vascular endothelium, increases vascular permeability, which leads to increased entry of IgG, complement, and cells to tissues and increased fluid drainage to lymph nodes
systemic: fever, mobilization of metabolites, shock
TNF-alpha
which pro-inflammatory cytokine has the following function:
local: lymphocyte activation, increased antibody production
systemic: fever, induces acute-phase protein production
IL-6