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Immuno Flashcards

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Feature of Treg cells

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CD25+ and Foxp3

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Reticular dysgenesis

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AK2 mutation
Defect in haematopoietic stem cells –> ↓T cells, ↓B cells, ↓Neutrophils, ↓Monocyte/Macrophages, ↓RBC, ↓Platelets
Most severe form of SCID

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Kostmann syndrome

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HAX1 mutation
Congenital neutropenia syndrome (autosomal recessive)
↓neutrophils, -ve NBT/DHR, no pus

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Cyclical neutropenia

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Mutation in neutrophil elastase (ELA-2)
Autosomal dominant
Episodic neutropenia (every 4-6 weeks)
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Leukocyte adhesion deficiency

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Mutation in CD18 (β2 integrin subunit)

↑neutrophilia (in blood), no pus

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Chronic granulamatous disease

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NADPH oxidase deficiency –> absent respiratory burst
Excessive inflammation (ineffective neutrophil response)
Granuloma foramtion
Abnormal NBT/DHR test

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Tests for whether neutrophils can produce hydrogen peroxide (resp burst)

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Nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) test: normal turns blue, abnormal is yellow
Dihydrorhodamine (DHR) flow cytometry test: normal is fluoresent
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IL-12 / receptor deficiency AND IFN-gamma / receptor deficiency

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Macrophages interact with T cells via antigens OR cytokines

↑risk from mycobacteria

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Classical NK deficiency

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Mutation in GATA2

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Functional NK deficiency

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Mutation in FCGR3A

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Reticular dysgenesis

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AK2 mutation
Defect in haematopoietic stem cells –> ↓T cells, ↓B cells, ↓Neutrophils, ↓Monocyte/Macrophages, ↓RBC, ↓Platelets
Most severe form of SCID

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X-linked SCID

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Mutation in Foxp3
Mutation in common γ chain --> affects multiple cytokine receptors (T, NK development, Ig function)
↓↓T cells + NK cells
 or ↑B cells BUT ↓Igs
Most common type of SCID
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ADA deficiency

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Deficiency of ADA (adenosine deaminase) –> required for lymphocyte maturation
↓T cells
↓B cells
↓NK cells

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22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome)

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Deletion at 22q11.2 –> underdeveloped Thymus, Cleft palate, Underdevleoped parathyroids, Oseophageal atresia
↓T cells, ↓IgG
B cells, IgM

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Bare lymphocyte syndrome (Type 2)

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Absence of MHC Class II molecules
↓CD4 T cells
 CD8 T cells
 B cells
 IgM
↓IgG, ↓IgA (CD4 required for GC reactions)
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Bare lymphocyte syndrome (Type 1)

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Absence of MHC Class I molcules

↓CD8 T cells

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Bruton’s X-linked hypogammaglobulinaemia

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Bruton's
BTK gene
Boys
no B cells
↓B cells
↓Antibodies
 T cells
Absent γpeak (all antibodies) on protein electrophoresis
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Hyper IgM syndrome

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Mutation in CD40L (actually a T cell problem) --> no GC reaction
 B cells
 T cells
↑ IgM
↓IgG, ↓IgA, ↓IgE
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Common variable immune deficiency (CVID)

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↓IgGAM
 B cells
 T cells
Unkown cause
Presents in Adults
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Selective IgA deficiency

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Common (1 in 600)
2 in 3 –> asymptomatic
1 in 3 –> recurrent respiratory infections
↓IgA

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HIV antibodies

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Anti-gp120
Anti-gp41
Anti-p24 (gag capsid)

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HAART is composed of

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2 N-RTs + PI (or NNRTI)

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Define AIDS

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CD4 count < 200 cells / ul blood

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Histology of immune rejection

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Endothelial arteritis
Rupture of basement membrane
Inflammatory infiltrate with CD4, CD8 and Macrophages - cardial sign of rejection
Tubulitis

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Basophilic strippling

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NAME?

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Target cells = Codocytes

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  • – Iron deficiency aenamia
  • – Thalassaemia
  • – Hyposplenism
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Features of hyposplenism

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Target cells

Howell-Jolly bodies

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Test for pancreatic insufficiency

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Faecal elastase

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Coealic disease is associated with which HLA

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HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8

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Familial mediterranean fever

Monogenic auto-inflammatory disease

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Mutation in MEFV (encodes for Pyrin-Marenostrin)
Periodic fever
Peritonitis, Pericarditis, Arthritis
↑risk of AA amyloidosis
Tx: Colchicine, Etanercept
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APECED

Monogenic autoimmune disease

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Mutation in AIRE –> failure of central tolerance for T cells –> autoreactive T cells
Multiple autoimmune disease - Hypoparathyroidism, Addison’s, Hypothyroidism, T1DM
Candidiasis

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IPEX

Monogenic autoimmune disease

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X-linked –> mutation in Foxp3 –> failure of development of Treg cells –> auto-antibody formation
Presents with 3Ds: Diarrhoea (autoimmune enteropathy), Diabetes, Dermatitis

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ALPS

Monogenic autoimmune disease

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Mutation in FAS pathway –> defect of apoptosis –> failure of tolerance (do not die when recognise self-antigen)
↑Lymphocytes
Autoimmunedisease
Lymphoma

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Crohn’s disease

Polygenic auto-inflammatory disease

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Genetic polymorphisms in NOD2

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Mixed pattern disease

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HLA-B27
Enthesitis, Sacroilitis (inflammation at sites of high tensile force)
Lower back pain, stiffness
Spinal fusion in vertebrae

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Polygenic auto-immune disease

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HLA-DR4 polymorphisms
PTPN22 polymorphisms
CTLA4 polymorphisms

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Type III hypersensitivity

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Antibody binds soluble antigen –> immune complxes –> deposit –> inflammation

  • —- SLE (anti-dsDNA, ANA)
  • — Rheumatoid arthritis (Anti-CCP, Rheumatoid factor = Anti-IgG IgM)
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Type IV hypersensitivity

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CD8 T cells recognise auto-antigen presented on HLA Class I molecules –> cell lyiss
CD8 T cells recogniseauto-antigen presented on HLA Class I molecules –> activation –> inlfmamation –> cell dmaage
—– T1DM (β cell antigen)
—– MS (myelin basic protein, proteolipid protein)

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Auto-antibody in Pemphigus vulgaris

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Anti-epidermal cadherin antibody

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Auto-antibody in Grave’s disease (Type II)

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Anti-TSH receptor antibody

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Auto-antibody in Hashimoto’s thyroidis (Type II and Type IV)

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Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (Anti-TPO antibodies)

Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (Anti-TG antibodies)

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Auto-antibody in T1DM (Type IV)

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Anti-islet cell antibody
Anti-insulin antibody
Anti-GAD antibody
Anti-IA-2 antibody (IA = islet antigen)

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Auto-antibody in Pernicious anaemia (Type II)

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Anti-IF antibody

Anti-parietal cell antibody

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Auto-antibody in M gravis (Type II)

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Anti-nAChR antibody

Weakness, worse with repetitive activity

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Auto-antibody in Goodpasture’s disease (Type II)

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Anti-GBM antibody (against Type IV collagen)
Smooth linear deposition
Renal biopsy: Crescentic nephritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis (Type II and Type III and Type IV)

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Anti-CCP antibody - most specific for RhA
Rheumatoid factor (Anti-IgG IgM)
HLA-DR1 and HLA-DR4
PAD2 and PAD4 polymorphisms
PTPN 22 polymorphism
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Lupus nephritis (Type III)

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Immune complex deposition in GBM

Granular lumpy bumpy pattern

48
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Most specific anitbody for SLE

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Anti-dsDNA - most specific for SLE

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Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) is composed of

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Anti-dsDNA (SLE)
ENA
—– Anti-Ro, La, Sm, RNP (SLE - any, Ro La = Sjogrens)
—– Anti-Scl70 (diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis)
—– Anti-Centromere (limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis)
Cytoplasmic
—- Anti-Jo-1 (myositis)
—- Anti-mitochondrial antibodies (PBC)

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Anti-dsDNA staining pattern

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Homogenous staining (highlights nucleus)

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Anti-ENA staining pattern

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Speckled pattern (Ro, La, Sm, RNP, Scl70, Centromere)

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Anti-phospholipid anitbodies

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Anti-cardiolipin antibody

Lupus anticoagulant

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Limited vs Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis

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Limited SS

  • CREST
  • Skin involvement does NOT progress higher than forearms
  • Anti-centromere

Diffuse SS

  • CREST
  • Skin involvement involves whole body
  • Anti-Scl70
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Dermatomyosis vs Polymyositis (Type IV)

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Dermatomyositis = muscle + skin involvement
Polymyositis = muscle involvement ONLY
Sx - Heliotrope rash (periorbital), Gottern’s papules
Anti-Jo antibodies
Anti-Mi2 antibodies

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Granulomatous polyangiits (Wegener’s granulomatosis)

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c-ANCA (against proteinase 3)

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Eosinophilic granulomatous polyangiits (Churg-Strauss syndrome)
and microscopic polyangiitis

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p-ANCA (against myeloperoxidase)

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Ipilimumab

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Ab against CTLA4 –> ↑T cell response
Tx for melanoma
CALL MUM –> IpiliMUMab CtALL4

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Pembrolizumab

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Ab against PD-1 –> ↑T cell response

Tx for melanoma

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Anti-proliferative immunosuppressants

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Cyclophosphamide
Mycophenolate mofetil
Azathioprine
MOA: ↓DNA synthesis - celsl with rapid turnoever most sensitive

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Cyclophosphamide

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Alkylating agent
B cells > T cells
S/E: Haemorrhagic cystitis, PCP infection (Tx: septrin)

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Azathioprine

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Anti-metabolite
Metabolised to 6-mercaptopurine –> interferes with DNA synthesis
T cells > B cells
S/E: Bone marrow suppression - check TPMT activity first

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Mycophenoalate mofetil

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Anti-metabolite
Blocks de novo Guanosine nucleotide synthesis
T cells > B cells
S/E: PML (infection with JC virus)

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Calcineurin inhibitors

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Example: Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus
MOA: ↓Calcineurin –> ↓T cell activation
Useful in Transplant, Psoriasis, SLE

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JAK inhibitors

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Example: Tofacitinib
MOA: Interferes with JAK-STAT cytokine signalling –> ↓Cytokine production
Useful for Rheumatoid arthritis

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PDE4 inhibitors

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Example: Apremilast
MOA: Inhibition of PDE4 –> ↑cAMP –> ↓Cytokine production
Useful for Psoriasis
Peddy Premi (PD4E inhibitor, Apremilast)

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Anti-thymocyte globulin

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MOA: Thymocytes injected into rabbit, then extract antibodies –> inject into human –> immunosupression on T cells
Useful for Transplantation

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Basiliximab

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MOA: Anti-CD25 antibody –> ↓T cell proliferation
Useful for Transplantation
“25 leaves of basil”

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Abatacept

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MOA: CTLA4-Ig fusion protein against CD80 and CD86 –> ↓T cell activation
Useful for Rheumatoid arthritis

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Rituximab

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MOA: Anti-CD20 antibody –> depletes B cells

Useful for Lymphoma, RhA, SLE

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Natalizumab

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MOA: Antibody against α4 integrin –> ↓transmigration of WBC
Useful for MS

“Nαtαlizumab”

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Tocilizumab

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MOA: Anti-IL-6 receptor antibody –> ↓Macrophage, T cell, B cell, Neutrophil activation
Useful for Castleman’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis
Toc-IL-6-zumab

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Anti-TNF-αantibodies

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Example: Infliximab

Useful for RhA, Ank Spond, Psoriasis, IBD

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TNF αantagonists

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Example: Etanercept
MOA: TNF-αreceptor against to IgG Fc –> binds to TNF-α(decoy receptor)
Useful for RhA, Ank Spond, Psoriasis

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Usteinumab

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MOA: Antibody against IL-12 and IL-23

Useful for Psoriasis, Crohn’s disease

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Guselkumab

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MOA: Antibody against IL-23

Useful for Psoriasis

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Secukinumab

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MOA: Antibody against IL-17 A
Useful for Psoriasis, Ank Spond

Secukin = 7
-umab = teen
Seven-teen = IL-17
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Denosumab

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MOA: Antibody against RANK-L –> ↓bone resorption

Useful for Osteoporosis

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