Heme Flashcards
Erythrocytes Microscopic Anatomy
small and biconcave
do not contain mitochondria or a nucleus
hemoglobin: four globin proteins and iron
Cl/HCO3 antiporter
Erythrocytes Origins
bone marrow
Erythrocytes` Maturation
in blood
Erythrocytes function
oxygen transport
transport of carbon dioxide
Erythrocytes` regulation
erythropoietin
low oxygen levels, increased levels of androgens
need iron, copper, zinc, folate, and B12
Erythrocytes synthesis
EPO -> bone marrow and iron is released from storage to red marrow -> stem cell -> erythroblast -> reticulocyte -> RBC
Erythrocytes degradation
120 days broken down in liver and spleen
globin -> amino acids
heme -> biliverdin -> bilirubin
iron -> bound to transferrin -> ferritin
Thrombocytes Microscopic Anatomy
anucleate, roughly disc-shaped small cytoplasmic fragments
dense granules: CASH Ca, ADP, Serotonin, Histamine
alpha granules:
Thrombocytes Origins
bone marrow
Thrombocytes Maturation
bone marrow
Thrombocytes function
platelet plug
Thrombocytes regulation
thrombopoietin from kidney
Thrombocytes synthesis
thrombopoietin from kidney -> myeloid stem cells -> megakaryoblast -> megakaryocytes -> platelets
Thrombocytes degradation
8-10 phagocytized by macrophages
Neutrophil Microscopic Anatomy
segmented nuclei
leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, collagenase, lysozyme, lactoferrin, proteinase, acid phosphatase, myeloperoxidase, beta-glucuronidase
Basophil Origins
bone marrow
Neutrophil Maturation
mature in bone marrow and release into blood 2 days after maturation
Neutrophil function
phagocytosis
Neutrophil regulation
presence of bacteria
colony -stimulating factors
Neutrophil synthesis
colony -stimulating factors bind multipotent stem cell -> myeloid stem cell -> band -> neutrophil
Eosinophil Microscopic Anatomy
2 lobed nucelli w/ red granules
antihistamine, peroxidase, major basic protein, eosinophil cationic protein, eosinophil-derived neurotoxin
Eosinophil Origins
myeloid stem cell
bone marrow
Eosinophil Maturation
bone marrow
Neutrophil degradation
circulate for 6-10 h move into tissue 2-6 days and then apoptosis by macrophages
Eosinophil regulation
T cell
colony -stimulating factors
Eosinophil synthesis
colony -stimulating factors bind to stem cell -> myeloid stem cell -> eosinophil-basophil progenitor -> myeloblast -> eosinophil
Eosinophil degradation
6 days
Monocyte Origins
myeloid stem cells
Monocyte Maturation
bone marrow
Monocyte function
phagocytize
attract other leukocytes
Basophil Maturation
blood
T lymphocyte function
attack foreign or diseased cells
Basophil regulation
IgE, IL-13, IL-4
colony -stimulating factors
Basophil synthesis
colony -stimulating factors bind to stem cell -> myeloid progenitor -> eosinophil-basophil progenitor -> myeloblast -> basophil
NK function
capable of recognizing cells that do not express “self” proteins on their plasma membrane
Monocyte Origins
myeloid stem cells
bone marrow
Monocyte Maturation
blood
Monocyte function
turns to macrophage
phagocytize
attract other leukocytes
Monocyte regulation
IL-3, stem cell factor, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, and macrophage colony-stimulating factor
Monocyte synthesis
colony -stimulating factors to stem cell -> myeloid -> granulocyte-monocyte progenitor -> monoblast -> promonocyte -> monocyte -> macrophage
Monocyte degradation
months
T lymphocyte Microscopic Anatomy
one large nucleus
receptors on membrane
T lymphocyte Origins
bone marrow
T lymphocyte function
CD8: kill target cells
CD4: activating other immune cells, releasing cytokines, and helping B cells to produce antibodies.
T lymphocyte regulation
infection or foreign substance
T lymphocyte synthesis
stem cell -> lymphoid progenitor -> small lymphocyte -> T lymphocyte
B lymphocytes Microscopic Anatomy
large nucleus
B lymphocytes Microscopic Anatomy
large nucleus
receptors on membrane
B lymphocytes function
produce antibodies, antigen-presenting cells, supporting other mononuclear cells
B lymphocytes synthesis
hematopoietic stem cell -> pro-B cell -> pre B cell -> immature B cell -> transitional/regulatory b cell -> naive be cell
NK Microscopic Anatomy
large, granular, perforin and granzyme
NK Origins
lymphoid stem cells
bone
NK function
capable of recognizing cells that do not express “self” proteins on their plasma membrane,
NK regulation
IL-12
NK synthesis
Hematopoietic stem cell -> lymphoid progenitor -> NK
Hematopoiesis
reg: interleukins, colony -stimulating factors, erythropoietin, thrombopoietin
Hematopoiesis
reg: interleukins, colony -stimulating factors, erythropoietin, thrombopoietin
Formation of WBC and RBC
Hemostasis
- nerve in surrounding area detect the injury and reflexive contraction/vasoconstriction
- endothelin is secreted by endothelial cells which causes smooth muscle to constrict
- damage endothelium releases von Willebrand’s Factor that binds to exposed collagen
- platelets circulating bind to the VWF via GP1B receptor
- platelet changes shape, releases vWF, serotonin, and Ca, ADP, thromboxane A2
- this attracts more platelets and activate other platelets that haven’t bound to vWF, ADP and thromboxane A2 bind to platelets and activate them
- platelets can bind to collagen, platelets can bind fibrinogen via GPIIB/IIIA linking two platelets together
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Hemostasis Primary
- nerve in surrounding area detect the injury and reflexive contraction/vasoconstriction
- endothelin is secreted by endothelial cells which causes smooth muscle to constrict
- damage endothelium releases von Willebrand’s Factor that binds to exposed collagen
- platelets circulating bind to the VWF via GP1B receptor
- platelet changes shape, releases vWF, serotonin, and Ca, ADP, thromboxane A2
- this attracts more platelets and activate other platelets that haven’t bound to vWF, ADP and thromboxane A2 bind to platelets and activate them
- platelets can bind to collagen, platelets can bind fibrinogen via GPIIB/IIIA linking two platelets together
Secondary Hemostasis
- trauma Factor III in the smooth muscle binds active factor VII w/ Ca forming a VIIa-TF complex on membrane
- cleaves factor X to Xa
- cleaves factor 5 to 5a then binds together which activates Factor II to Factor IIa uses Ca as cofactor
- IIa activates platelets, factor 5, factor 8, and IX, cleaves factor I to Ia, activates XIII to XIIIa
- fibrin forms long protein chains holding platelets together
- XIIIa forms cross links bw fibrin chains
- XII + phosphate cleaves into XIIa
- XIIa cleaves factor XI into XIa + Ca cleaves IX
- IXa binds to VIIIa cleaving X into Xa
Iron Deficiency Anemia def
decrease in healthy RBC due to deficiency in iron
Iron Deficiency Anemia cause
Chronic bleeding (cancer, menses, h pylori, hookworms, etc) Malnutrition Absorption disorders Gastrectomy/surgery Pregnancy, childhood
Iron Deficiency Anemia path
↓ iron -> impaired hemoglobin production -> bone marrow pumps out small and pale RBC -> ↓ O2 to tissue -> ↑ BM activation -> ↑ poikilocytosis (shape) and anisocytosis (size) -> defective mitochondrial enzymes
Iron Deficiency Anemia comp
Plummer-Vinson syndrome (triad of IDA, esophageal webs, dysphagia)
Iron Deficiency Anemia comp
Plummer-Vinson syndrome (triad of IDA, esophageal webs, dysphagia)
Glossitis
esophageal webs
Iron Deficiency Anemia clinical
Fatigue, conjunctival pallor, palpitation, pica, spoon nails (koilonychia), SOB, hair loss
a-Thalassemia def
genetic disorder decadency in alpha chains in hemoglobin
a-Thalassemia cause
a-globin gene deletions on chromo 16, decreased a-globin synthesis
a-Thalassemia cause
a-globin gene deletions on chromo 16, decreased a-globin synthesis
autosomal recessive
a-Thalassemia path
Cis or trans deletion on chromosome that results in absent/reduced alpha globin chains 1 gene carrier 2 genes mild anemia 3 genes hemoglobin H 4 genes incompatible for life
a-Thalassemia RF
Cis deletion - Asian populations
Trans deletion - African populations
areas of high incidence of malaria
a-Thalassemia comp
chronic tissue hypoxia, leg ulcers, high output heart failure, hypermetabolic state, gallstones, bone marrow hyperplasia, bone marrow widens structural malformations, iron deposition in liver, myocardium, pancreas, and kidney
Lead Poisoning-Related Anemia cause
lead exposure
Lead Poisoning-Related Anemia def
anemia due to lead poisoning
Lead Poisoning-Related Anemia RF
contaminated water, lead paint, industrial emissions (smelters, refiners, battery manufacturing, recycling) , lead-glazed ceramics
Lead Poisoning-Related Anemia comp
developmental delays, learning difficulties, chronic kidney disease, HTN, low libido, infertility, SIADH,
Lead Poisoning-Related Anemia clinical
fatigue, dyspnea, activity intolerance, abdominal pain, headache, difficulty concentrating, muscle/joint pain, confusion, ataxia
Beta Thalassemia def
deficiency or absence in the beta chains
Lead Poisoning-Related Anemia clinical
fatigue, dyspnea, activity intolerance, abdominal pain, headache, difficulty concentrating, muscle/joint pain, confusion, ataxia
Beta Thalassemia cause
mutation in beta globins
1: carrier
2: mild anemia
Beta Thalassemia path
genetic mutation -> absent/lack beta chains -> unstable hemoglobin
Beta Thalassemia comp
chronic tissue hypoxia, leg ulcers, high output heart failure, hypermetabolic state, gallstones, bone marrow hyperplasia, bone marrow widens structural malformations, iron deposition in liver, myocardium, pancreas, and kidney
Beta Thalassemia RF
FH, Mediterranean, middle eastern, southeast Asian, African genetic descent
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia def
low levels of RBC due to destruction of them
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia cause
autoantibodies against antigens on RBCs surface at or below body temp
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia path
Warm: IgG to Rh on RBC at normal body temp, antibody fixes complement + binds to RBC membrane -> antibody-coated RBCs destroyed extravascular by macrophages in spleen, liver
Cold: IgM, I, i, P
antibodies activate direct complement system attack, intravascular, complement-mediated
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia RF
immune deficiencies, malignancies, certain drugs, measles, varicella, mycoplasma, H. influenza, lymphoproliferative disorders, autoimmune disorders,
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia RF
immune deficiencies, malignancies, certain drugs, measles, varicella, mycoplasma, H. influenza, lymphoproliferative disorders, autoimmune disorders, exposure to cold
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia comp
venous thromboembolism, cholelithiasis, renal insufficiency, cardiac comp (older)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia clinical
pallor, fatigue, activity intolerance, bounding pulses, tachycardia, pulmonary congestion,
cold: hemoglobinuria, jaundice, pain in legs and back, anemia, acrocyanosis, Raynaud’s, anemia after infx
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia clinical
pallor, fatigue, activity intolerance, bounding pulses, tachycardia, pulmonary congestion,
cold: hemoglobinuria, jaundice, pain in legs and back, anemia, acrocyanosis, Raynaud’s, anemia after infx
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency cause
inherited, X-linked of G6PD
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency path
inadequate G6PD, GSH -> oxidative stress -> build-up of free radicals, peroxides -> precipitation of hemoglobin -> disruption of cell membrane -> ↑ cellular rigidity -> extravascular hemolysis, accelerated removal of damaged RBCs by reticuloendothelial system in spleen; intravascular hemolysis may also occur
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency path
inadequate G6PD, GSH -> oxidative stress -> build-up of free radicals, peroxides -> precipitation of hemoglobin -> disruption of cell membrane -> ↑ cellular rigidity -> extravascular hemolysis, accelerated removal of damaged RBCs by reticuloendothelial system in spleen; intravascular hemolysis may also occur
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency comp
favism
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency clinical
pallor, jaundice, dark urine, abdominal/back pain, renal insufficiency,
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn def
anemia of the newborn from destruction of RBCs
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn cause
Rh, A, B, AB, O blood groups
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn path
fetomaternal hemorrhage exposes maternal circulation to antigens present on fetal RBCs -> maternal sensitization -> formation of maternal IgG antibodies against fetal RBCs -> IgG antibodies small enough to cross placenta -> antibody attachment to fetal cells -> agglutination -> microcirculatory impairment -> hemolysis, destruction of RBCs by macrophages in reticuloendothelial system
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn RF
blood group incompatibility, fetomaternal hemorrhage
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn comp
anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, kernicterus, growth restriction, hydrops fetalis, erythroblastosis fetalis
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn clinical
ABO: hyperbilirubinemia, anemia
Rh: hyperbilirubinemia, kernicterus, pallor, lethargy, tachycardia, tachypnea, subcutaneous edema, pleural/pericardial effusion, ascites, shock
Hereditary Spherocytosis def
RBC membrane defect
Hereditary Spherocytosis cause
autosomal dominant
autosomal recessive
Hereditary Spherocytosis path
mutation of genes encoding for proteins that secure RBC membrane skeleton to plasma membrane -> membrane destabilization -> rigidity, resistance to deformability -> hemolysis
Hereditary Spherocytosis comp
transient aplastic crisis caused by parvovirus B19
megaloblastic anemia
neonatal icterus, non-immune hydrops fetalis
Hereditary Spherocytosis clinical
Mild: anemia, splenomegaly, jaundice, modest reticulocytosis, normal hemoglobin, adolescents/adults
Moderate: anemia, reticulocytosis, hyperbilirubinemia, infants/children
Severe: anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, splenomegaly,
Hereditary Spherocytosis RF
northern European descent
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria def
hematologic stem cell disorder
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria cause
X-linked, PIGA mutation,
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria path
PIGA gene mutated -> ↓ glycosylphosphatidylinositol -> ↑ susceptibility to complement activity -> complement-mediated intravascular hemolysis
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria path
PIGA gene mutated -> ↓ glycosylphosphatidylinositol -> ↑ susceptibility to complement activity -> complement-mediated intravascular hemolysis
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria comp
smooth muscle dystonia, vasospasm, abdominal pain, esophageal spasm, erectile dysfunction, venous or arterial thrombosis, chronic kidney disease, BM failure, neisserial infx
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria clinical
dark urine, hemolysis, pallor, fatigue, exertional dyspnea
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency def
deficient pyruvate kinase
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency cause
autosom
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency cause
autosomal recessive mutation of pyruvate kinase-LR
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency path
pyruvate kinase deficiency-related block in glycolysis -> accumulation of 2,3-bisophospglucerate -> shifts oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to right -> improved oxygen delivery to tissues -> better tolerance of hemolytic anemia -> ATP deficiency, apoptosis of erythroid progenitors in spleen
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency RF
white people of Northern European descent, Asian people of Chinese descent, genetically-isolated communities of Swiss/German descent
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency comp
pigmented gallstone formation, iron overload-associated organ damage, megaloblastic anemia related to folate deficiency, neonatal icterus/non-immune hydrops fetalis, transient aplastic crisis induced by parvovirus B19
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency clinical
pallor, SOB, activity intolerance, jaundice, splenomegaly,
Sickle cell anemia def
hemolytic anemia caused by mutation of beta globin
Sickle cell anemia cause
mutation of beta globin
HbSS: homozygous for HbS
HbSC: heterozygous for HbS + abnormal hemoglobin C
HbSA: heterozygous HbS + hemoglobin A
HbS beta thalassemia: heterozygous HbS + 1 beta thalassemia gene
Sickle cell anemia path
point mutation of beta globin gene -> produces hemoglobin S -> RBC polymerize, deform into sickle/crescent-shaped forms when deoxygenated
Sickle cell anemia RF
areas where there are mosquitoes that carry malaria
Sickle cell anemia comp
ischemia/infraction, stroke, transient ischemic attack, seizures, MI, dysrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, HF, thromboembolism, leg ulcers, sudden death, acute chest syndrome, pulmonary HTN, priapism, pregnancy complications, osteoporosis, proliferative retinopathy, retinal detachment, multiorgan failure
Sickle cell anemia clinical
fatigue, activity intolerance, exertional dyspnea, hypersplenism, pain, vaso-occlusion, dactylitis, increased risk of infx,
Hemolytic normocytic anemia
hemolytic disease of newborn, G6PD, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, pyruvate kinase deficiency, sickle cell anemia,
Macrocytic anemia
megaloblastic anemia, sideroblastic anemia,
Microcytic Hypochromic anemia
iron deficiency, lead poisoning, thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia, late chronic disease anemia
Iron deficiency lab findings
low serum iron low ferritin high iron binding capacity hypochromic microcytic