Immunity Exam 2 Flashcards
During antigen recognition naive B cells are stimulated by antigen binding to cell surface IgM or IgD and _______________ of several B cell receptors
cross-linking
Expression of co-stimulatory molecules and cytokine receptors act as ____ in B cell activation
APC
Polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids are T independent. What does that mean
they are not seen by T cells
Multivalent antigen (repeated epitope) cross-links surface Ig on what kind of cells
B cells
Most proteins antigens are ___ ___________ antigens which mean they need T cell help for maximal response
T dependent
T independent antigens are most what kind of Ig response?
IgM sometimes IgG
How do T cells activate B cells
B cells present antigen and co-stimulators
activated T cells express CD40 and secrete cytokines
B cells are then activated
Do T cells and B cells bind the same epitope
no
What are haptens
a molecule that can be recognized by an antibody, but that cannot by itself induce antibody production (or T cell response)
Haptens are important in the generation of what
drug allergies
When attached to a carrier haptens become what
immunogenic, they can only be immunogenic when covalently coupled to a carrier
B cells need to __________ surface antibody
cross-link
Hapten on peptides can bind ______ and stimulate T cells
MHC
(A hapten on a carrier can stimulate T cell help by carrier-specific T cells. T cell recognizes foreign or modified peptides presented by the B cell.)
Poison Ivy reaction is a hapten-carrier reaction because urushiol is what
reactive
What happens in primary sensitization of poison ivy
sensitized T cells are produced and give rise to memory cells
What happens during second contact of poison ivy
T memory cells become activated; precipitate and inflammatory reaction and dermatitis
What happens during a sulfonamide-antibiotic allergy
reactive molecules can couple to proteins
antibodies recognize 5-membered ring
generate antibodies to the drug and T cells recognize it
T cells help induces what
more antibody production
heavy chain class switching
affinity maturation (antibody structure changes to have higher affinity for antigen)
memory B cell production
What do Ig B cells first secrete, how does this class swtich, and what happens in the decient individual
IgM first
-CD40L on T cell binds to CD40 on B cell
–CD40L deficiency have hyper-IgM
T cell cytokines determine new isotypes. What does IFN gamma cause, IL-4 cause, and TGF beta cause
IFNgamma -> IgG
IL-4 -> IgE (sometimes IgG)
TGFbeta -> mucosal tissues IgA
Isotype switching puts same ____ on a different Fc region. How does this activate the pathway
VH
Fc region recognized by Fc receptors and complement
Fc conformation changes when Ab binds to antigen
Fc conformation changes when Ab binds to antigen, so antigen-antibody complexes activate what
complement
What is the principle effector function of IgM
complement activation
What is the principle effector function of IgG
Fc receptor dependent phagocyte responses, complement activation, neonatal immunity
Principle effector functions of IgE
immunity against helminths
mast cell degranulation
Principle effector functions of IgA
mucosal immunity
What is the neonatal Fcgamma receptor
FcRn
What is FcRn responsible for
recycling IgG antibodies in the circulation
(controls half-life of antibodies and drugs)
(important in design of biologic drugs)
Once recycling of endosome occurs in the monocyte what happens when it reaches physiological pH in the blood
IgG dissociates
Dividing B cells accumulate point mutations in the what regions. What does this cause
Ig V, causes affinity of the Ab for Ag
During affinity maturation at low antigen levels, only high affinity what kind of cells bind and recieve the survival signals once a point mutation occurs
B cells
During the decline of humoral response the response subsides because what dies off
B cells dies off from lack of antigen stimulation
What kind of receptors are binded with low-affinity to Ag-Ab complexes on B cells. What does this further inhibit
Fc gamma RII
inhibit B cell receptor signaling causing no more production of antibodies
Too much antibody may reduce response to vaccine by enhanced clearance or what kind of inhibition
feedback
During memory B cells IgG or other isotypes can replace what two Igs on the cells surface
IgM and IgD
Why does IgG replace other isotypes on the surface during memory B cells
more antigen-specific cells present causing less time needed for production of high-affinity IgG
What is type 1 (Immediate hypersensitivity) caused by
IgE bound to mast cells
-allergic reaction, favored by TH2 cells
In types II and III hypersensitivity what is it caused by
antibody or immune complexes, often autoimmune
-damage by innate components interacting with adaptive components, often TH1
In delayed type hypersensitivity (Type IV) what is it caused by
cell mediated, usually CD4 cells
Why does hypersensitivity occur during adaptive memory for antigens
-Usually first contact with antigen produces memory, no damage
-Second contact causes damage
What is sensitization of immediate hypersensitivity (type 1)
-priming encounter causes no allergic symptoms, not inflammatory
-T cells are shifted to TH2 and IgE is produced
During immediate hypersensitivity (Type I) allergic response to second encounter what happens
no lag time due to IgE pre-bound to Fc epsilon RI on mast cells
immediate release of allergic mediators (histamine)
What is IgE’s half life in serum and how many days is it bound to mast cells in tissues
serum - 2 days
mast cells - 10 days
IgE production is dependent on what
TH2 CD4 cells stimulating B cells
What interleukins promote TH2 cells
IL-4, IL-5, IL-13
What inhibits production of IgE
TH1 CD4 production
What interleukins promote TH1 cells
IL-2, IL-12, INF gamma
What do histamine and serotonin do during Type 1 mediation
-loosen endothelial cell tight junctions increasing vascular permeability, tissue edema, drop BP
-constriction of smooth muscle cells; airway, GI
What does proteases do during Type 1 mediation
activation of complement
-increase vascular permeability, chemoattractant
activation of kinin cascade
-increase vascular permeability
What does proteoglycans do during type 1 mediation
heparin, chondroitin
What increases late phase symptoms that triggers smooth muscle contraction in the lungs
Leukotrienes
What are basophils attracted to and what attracts them
attracted to: IgE and mast cell inflammation
attracts them: D4 and E4
Basophils produce large quantities of what
leukotriene C4
(C4 converted to D4 and E4)
Are basophils present in the immediate phase of a type 1 reaction
no, they are involved with symptomology in late phase response
What are the chemotactins of eosinophils
leukotriene D4 and E4
Eosinophils are involved with ADCC which is triggered by what
IgG and IgA
What kind of cytokines do eosinophils produce
inflammatory
wound healing
-TGF-β, TGF-α, VEGF (vascular endothelial GF) and PDGF (platelet derived GF)
Antibodies may cause tissue injury and disease by what two things
binding directly to their target antigens on the surface of cells in extracellular matrix (type II hypersensitivity) or by form in immune complexes that deposit mainly in blood vessels (type III hypersensitivity)
What cells produce more complement-fixing isotypes (often autoimmune)
TH1 helper cells
Injury caused by antitissue antibody causes complement and Fc receptor mediated recruitment and activation of inflammatory cells which causes what
tissue injury
(effector mechanism of tissue injury caused by neutrophils and macrophages)
Type II hypersensitivity transfusion reactions are caused by what
mismatched blood types
-IgG destroys foreign RBC by complement mediated lysis
—produced fever, clots, lower back pain, Hgb in urine
What are the 2 fates of free Hgb during type II hypersensitivity
passes to the kidneys - hemoglobinuria
breaks down to bilirubin - can be toxic
During type III immune complex-mediated tissue injury, complement and Fc receptor-mediated recruitment and activation of inflammatory cells cause what
vasculitis
What are the 4 steps of type III hypersensitivity
-intermediate-sized immune complexes deposited in the tissue
-complement activation
-neutrophil chemotaxis
-neutrophil adherence and degranulation
What are the immune processes involved in type III hypersensitivity
classical complement pathway
phagocytic cells
takes hours to days to develop
High titers of what are required for type III hypersensitivity reactions
soluble antigen/IgG or IgM
What do type 1 reactions require the presence of
IgE (specific for the allergen’s antigenic determinant)
What are the newly formed mediators in Type 1 reactions
leukotrienes
Prostaglandins
Thromboxane
platelet-activating factor
What is the onset of reaction for type 1 sensitivity reactions
within 1 hour
What type 1 mediators are in bronchospasm
histamine
prostaglandins
leukotrienes
bradykinin
PAF
What type 1 mediators are in mucosal edema
histamine
prostaglandins
leukotrienes
bradykinin
PAF
What type 1 mediators are in mucus secretion
histamine
prostaglandins
leukotrienes
What type 1 mediators are in airway inflammation
PAF
ECF-A (eosinophil)
leukotrienes
What are types of allergic disease
food allergies
drug allergies
What are types of atopic disease
asthma
indoor/seasonal allergies
atopic dermatitis
What is a pseudoallergic reaction
immediate systemic reactions that mimic anaphylaxis but are NOT caused by IgE-mediated immune responses
What is the treatment for anaphylaxis
epi pen
inhaled beta agonist
antihistamine (second line, not monotherapy)
corticosteroid
What is the dose of an epi pen and what is the special counseling point for it
0.3 dose
always carry 2 pens
What is the treatment algorithm for allergic rhinitis
antihistamines
decogestants
intranasal steroids (only one to help with nasal congestion)
montelukast
What is the important counseling point of taking medicine for allergic rhinitis
start a week before allergy season or exposure and continue throughout
What mediators do corticosteroids help with
decreases leukotrienes, prostaglandins, thromboxans
Adverse effects of oral antihistamines
sedation (1st gen)
dry mouth/eyes
dizziness
blurred vision
confusion
hypotension
Adverse effects of intranasal products
nasal irritation
throat irritation
headaches
nosebleed
What is atopic dermatitis
kind of eczema (dry skin, rash)
can be from weather or stress
How to treat atopic dermatitis
skin hydration
topical steroids
topical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus)
monoclonal antibodies (dupilumab, tralokinumab)
What is the end goal of navigating drug allergies
de-label patients who are not truly allergic
What can be used to assess reactive risk to drugs
Skin testing followed by an optional oral challenge can be used to assess reactive risk to some drugs
A negative ____ result indicates that the risk of life-threatening immediate reactions is extremely low with the administration of penicillin or other β-lactams
PST (penicillin skin testing is only available commercial product IgE mediated)
When is drug desensitization used
when no other viable treatment options exist, and the patient has a type I hypersensitivity reaction to the medication needed
What is the MOA of desensitization, end goal, and how long does it take
process in which mast cells are rendered less responsive
goal to increase IgG antibodies by preventing binding of allergen to mast cell associated IgE
can be rapid or completed over hours (meds) or years (enviornmental allergies)
IgG4 can be produced in response to an allergen but does not do what
generate an allergic response
IL-10 is key to production of IgG4 versus what
IgE
(IgG4 and IgE are TH2 responses to allergens)
A rapid 12-step desensitization protocol has been described and tested in patients with both IgE and non IgE mediated reactions to what
antibiotics
platimum-containing chemotherapeutic agents
taxane chemotherapy agents
monoclonal antibodies
does successful desensitization remove the allergy long term
no, successful desensitization does not remove the allergy long-term from the medical record, but only allows for administration of the agent at that time.
During desensitization what happens if a dose is missed
therapy has to be started again
(Desensitization lasts only for as long as the patient is continuously exposed to the drug
Self reactive B and T cells can generate reactivity causing what diease
autoimmune
Where are self-reactive B and T cells deleted
bone marrow
thymus
Why are some self-reactive CD4 T cells not deleted in the thymus and what regulates them
they exit as regulatory T cells (Tregs) and then Tregs control anti-self responses in the peripheral immune organs
What are the 2 ways that self-reactive T cells are controlled
Tregs
Regulatory T cells by inhibiting effector T cell funciton
How do Tregs regulate
IL-10, TGF beta
Secrete adenosine which is inhibitory
Use IL-2
Induce APC inhibitory functions
Some T cells that see antigen w/out co-stimulators are made nonresponsive “anergy,” how can this be reversed
high IL-2 or inflammation
(this is why some autoimmune disease appear after viral infection)
Sometimes B or T cells escape tolerance and encounter the antigen in the body. What does this cause
tissue injury, inflammation
spread to other antigens
excess cytokines (IFN gamma, TNF)
complement activation
What could stimulate autoimmune disease
an infection may induce co-stimulatory molecules on a cell presenting self-antigen and overcome anergy
What is molecular mimicry
microbial peptide or proteins may be recognized by self-antigen reactive T or B cell
Autoreactive antibodies can cause tissue cytotoxicity. What kind of hypersensitivity reaction is that
Type II
Defects in what can cause autoimmune disease
MHC alleles that present peptides and dont delete anti-self T cells
regulatory cytokine defects
Complement C2 and C4 defects
Defects in complement C2 and C4 cause what
lupus-like disease
anti-DNA antibody (DNA complexes cause kidney damage)
What does a defect in HLA-DR4 cause
associated w/ increased risk of RA and insulin-dependent diabetes
Risk-Associated Genes for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is caused by defects in what
phagocytosis
complement and opsonization
too much IFN type 1
regulation of cytokines and cells
Antigens are often what molecules
dsDNA
small nuclear rebonucleoproteins
histones
phospholipids
Source of DNA for ANA (anti-nuclear antibodies) cause a defect in clearance of what
dying cells
antigen-antibody complexes
What is autoimmune psoriasis
inflammatory skin disease
uncontrolled growth of keratinocytes and dermal vascular endothelial cells
T cell, DC, neutrophil, and macrophage infiltration
genetics
How is triggering of auto-antigens caused
source unknown
could be minicry or microbiota
Inflammation recruits what 2 molecules
neutrophils
macrophages
What disease is caused by uncontrolled inflammatory cytokines leading to joint destruction, what is it mainly caused by
Autoimmune
-mainly TNF alpha and IL-1
-genetics
In RA antibodies created by autoantibody production cause the antibodies to go to what
citrullinated proteins
What are the cells involved with RA
TH1
TH17
B cells
innate cells
synovial cells
osteoclasts
What are the 3 stages of RA
induction
inflammation
destruction
Predominant genetic risk factors in MHC for RA
HLA-DR4
HLA-DR14
-inflammatory cytokine regulation
-B cell stimulation and antibody production
-T cell stimulation and regulation
What are citrullinated peptides
lose postive charge
unfold protein
recognized by B cells as foreign
When does citrullinated peptides happen
defective clearance of apoptosis and inflammation
B cells recognize them and create anti-citrullinated (CPP) peptide antibodies (aka ACPA)
Inflammation alters what kind of glycosylation
Fc
(Ab galactosylation is reduced w/ proinflammatory activity, galactosylation and sialylation results in anti-inflammation)
What type of Ig molecule is RA
mainly IgM but could be any isotype
Defective glycosylation of IgG can lead to Fc regions that are recognized by what
anti-Fc antibodies