Hypersensitivies III Flashcards
Timing of clinical signs of type III?
within hours if prior sensitized
What cells are involved in type III?
neutrophils, some mast cells
What Ig classes for type III?
IgG, IgA
Clinical syndrome type III?
Immune complexes deposit on capillaries, complement activation leads to immune complex disease
Immune complex disease associated with type III?
vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, arthritis
What is the mechanism of type III?
immune complex formation in vessels that leads to inflammatory response
What are the three phases of type III mechanism?
1- immune complex (antigen-antibody) deposits in tissues/blood vessels
2- complement cascade is activated
3- activation of neutrophils / mast cells
What proteins are released to recruit neutrophils and mast cells?
chemotactic complement proteins (C3a and C5a)
What happens as a result of the activation of neutrophils and mast cells?
leads to release of enzymes and ROS that damage tissues/vessels
MAC is not a player in type III. True or false?
true
What is the result of type III reaction to subcutaneous exposure? What is the site of immune-complex exposure?
arthus reaction; perivascular area
What is the result of type III reaction to inhaled exposure? What is the site of immune-complex exposure?
Farmer’s Lung( or heaves in horses); alveolar/capillary interface
What causes Farmer’s Lung?
release of protein from neutrophils damages lungs
What is the antigen for inhaled type III reactions?
fungal spores
What is the result of type III reaction to IV exposure? What is the site of immune-complex exposure?
vasculitis - blood vessel walls
nephritis- renal glomeruli
arthritis- joint spaces