Final Immuno-Allergy Flashcards
the propensity for developing immediate hypersensitivity reactions to common environmental allergens
Atopy
major Ig antibody in allergic reactions
IgE
antigens with little or no intrinsic toxicity that elicit an immune response
Allergens
in allergic reactions today, the main focus has shifted to the role of?
Innate immune mechanisms
Allergens are a diverse group of these molecules
proteins and glycoproteins
the innate immune system is activated in response to allergens by?
intrinsic enzymatic activity and recognition of PRRs (pattern recognition receptors)
Th2 response is important in allergic reactions? T or F?
True
Asthma is associated with?
Indoor allergens
Allergic Rhinitis is associated with?
outdoor allergens
allergens have what kind of enzymatic activity?
protease- important property that has a role in crossing mucosal barriers
What are the four factors leading to Atopy in Th2 mediated allergic inflammation?
- Genetic factors (specific HLA alleles, Polymorphisms)
- Environmental factors (hygiene, diet, vaccination, antibiotics)
- Defects in target organs (skin, gut, bronchial epithelium)
- Triggering agents (pathogens, tobacco, pollutant)
presence of older siblings, early exposure to day care, TB, measles, Hep A, and rural environment are all factors that favor this phenotype in Protective immunity
Th1
Widespread use of Antibiotics, western lifestyle, urban environment, diet, sensitization to house allergens are factors that favor this type of phenotype in allergic diseases that include Asthma
Th2
tendency to allergic reactions has a?
strong heritability (Atopy)
Atopy is most easily defined as the presence of____ to an allergen
Type I hypersensitivity
Polymorphisms in genes involve?
IL-4 gene, HLA-DR alleles, CD14, and the beta chain of the high affintiy receptor for IgE (FceRIB)