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Delayed-type hypersensitivity (Type IV) reactions

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Mediated by T-lymphs (NO Abs!); 1-2 days afterwards; Ag presented to Th lymph on MHC-II -> IFN-gamma release -> macrophage recruitment –> “walling off…4 T’s - T lymphs, transplant reject, TB test, touching (contact dermatitis). Sarcoidosis

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ACID hypersensitivity

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Anaphylactic and Atopic, Cytotoxic, Immune complex, Delayed

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Type I hypersensitivity

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First and Fast; Free Ag cross-links IgE on pre-sensitized mast cells and basophils -> vasoactive amines (histamine) + tryptase (often used as marker); preformed Ab = fast; delayed = production of leukotrienes.

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Type II hypersensitivity

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Auto-Ab-mediated - IgM and IgG bind to a FIXED Ag on “enemy” cell; Opsonization, complement-mediated lysis (MAC), Ab-dependent cell-mediated death (NK or macros); Goodpastures. Test via Coombs. Direct Coombs test for Ab’s that have bound to patient’s RBC’s. Indirect for Ab’s that could potentially bind RBCs.

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Graft-v-host disease

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Mediated by T-lymphocytes; CD4+, CD8+. Occurs after bone marrow, liver, non-irradiated blood transfusion. 1 week; Rash, jaundice, diarrhea. Helpful for leukemia pts

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What immune cell most heavily involved in TB?

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Caseating granulomas (Langerhans giant cells) mediated by macrophages to present Ag to CD4+ Th1 -> epitheliod cells -> Langerhans giant cells (nuclei in horseshoe)

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Cytotoxic T-cell?

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CD8+ cell. In Eighth grade, “Cuz i’m toxic.” Granzyme B = serine protease.

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What region of lymph node enlarged w/ proliferating T-cells?

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Paracortex

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Neutrophil chemotaxis induced by what?

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IL-8 from macrophages. (Others are leukotriene B, C5a). Movie it [EIGHT] neutrophils! Clean UP on Aisle 8.

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What is the f(x) of lymph node follicle?

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B lymphocyte localization and proliferation. Primary - dense, dormant. Secondary - pale germinal center. In agammaglobulinemia, germinal centers AND primary folicles do not form. B cells are my best friend! (F for follicle). Monoclonal expansion, somatic hypermutation, selection for the best.

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Type III hypersensitivity

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Deposition of IC’s (Antibody-Ag-complement) -> complement activation (C5a) -> neutrophils that damage. Serum sickness, PSGN, lupus nephritis. Arthus reaction (local subacute following intraderminal injection - edema, necrosis, activation of complement)

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MHC I

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Presents ENDOgenous Ag on surface: self, tumor, or Ag 2/2 to viral infection. (Protein, proteasome, RER - where loaded via B2-microglobulin). HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C.

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MHC II

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Presents EXOgenous. (Me first, then Outside). Ag taken by APC’s -> Endosomes where meet MHC II - INVARIANT chain -> replaces invariant chain w/ ACIDification + HLA-DM -> presentation to T-helper cells. HLA-DR, DP, DQ. alpha and beta chain (polypeptides).

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TxA2 (thromboxane) f(x)?

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Vasoconstriction, PLT aggregation. TAXIS go in constricted and aggregate areas.

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PGI2 f(x)? (prostacyclin)

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Vasodilation, inhibition of PLT aggregation

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T-cell maturation

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In the thymus. Subcapsular zone - “double negative”. Cortex becomes “double positive” (alphabetaTCR+, CD3+, CD4+, CD8+). Positive selection w/ Cortical epithelial cells to ensure sufficient recognition of its own MHCI and MHC II. Now differentiated to to become single positive CD4 or CD8. Then negative selection by medullary epithelial and dendritic cells to make sure not overly sensitive to self.

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Lymph node medulla?

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Consists of medullar cords (close packed lymphocytes and plasma cells) and medullary sinuses. Macrophages and reticular cells.

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Lymph node paracortex?

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Houses T-cells. Where T and B cells enter from blood. diGeorge underdeveloped. T cells are ParaTroopers.

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Para-aortic lymph nodes drain what?

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Testes, ovaries, kidneys, uterus

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GI lymph node drainage system?

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Celiac for liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas, upper duodenum. Sup. mesenteric for lower duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon to splenic flexure. Inf. mesenteric for colon from splenic flexure to rectus. Internal iliac for lower rectum to anal canal (above pectinate), bladder, vaginal, prostate.

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Spleen dysfunction pathogenesis

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Decreased IgM -> decreased complement activation -> decreased C3b opsonization -> inc. susceptibility to encapsulated organisms (SHiNE SKiS).

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MHC I and MHC II bind to what receptors?

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Tee Receiving Option #1 AND 2 = OCHO-CUATRO. 1 binds to TCR and CD8+. II binds to TCR and CD4+.

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MHC I subtypes associated with disease?

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HLA B27 = Seronegatives (Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, IBD, Reactive arthritis). HLA A3 - hemochromatosis.

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MHC II subtypes?

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DQ2/DQ8 - No Dairy Queen for Celiacs. DR4 = RA, DMI.

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CD4+ f(x)?
HELPER cells. Helps B cells make antibodies and produce cytokines to activate other immune cells.
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Helper cell differentiation?
CD4+. IL-12 = Th1. IL-4 = Th2. TGF-B + IL-6 Th17. TGF-Beta-Treg. 2ne1 is number ONE! I Live 4 2.
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Co-stimulatory signal for naive T-cell activation by an APC?
B7 on dendritic and CD28 on T-cell.
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Co-stimulatory signal for Thcell to B-cell?
CD40L to CD40.
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Th1 v. Th2 (VERY IMPORTANT)
1 activates macrophages and cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Secretes IFN-gamma (activates NK, increases MHC expression and Ag presentation). Inhibited by IL-4 and IL-10 from Th2. Th2 recruits eosinophils and promotes IgE production by B cells. Secretes IL-4, 5, 6, 13. Inhibited by IFN-gamma.
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Two major sections of antibody structure?
Fab - Ag-binding segment, determines idiotype. Fc = c for constant, carboxy, complement binding, carbohydrates side chains. Determines isotype (e.g. IgM).
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What immunoglobulins are expressed by mature B lymphocytes?
IgM and IgD. IgM produces immediate response to an Ag. Monomer on cell. Pentamer when secreted (to better trap Ag's).
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IgG function
Secondary (Delayed) response. Fixes complement, crosses placenta, opsonizes bacteria, neutralizes toxins and viruses.
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IgA function
Prevents attachment of bacteria and viruses to mucous membranes, Does NOT fix complement. Monomer in circulation but secreted as DIMER. Crosses epithelial cels.
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IgE function
Binds mast cells and basophils. CROSS-links when exposed to allergen -> type-1 hypersensitivity. Activates eosinophils via an Ab-depedent cellular toxicity (against parasites) where the Eos releases major basic protein and other enzymes. Lowest concentration in serum.
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Thymus-independent vs. thymus-dependent Ag's
Thymus-independent Ag's lack a peptide component and therefore cannot be presented to T-cells via MHC to induce memory. Boosters req. Thymus-dependent Ag's lead to memory.
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Acute-phase reactants are induced by what and produced by what?
Induced by IL1, IL6, TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma. Produced by liver
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Acute-phase reactans
Serum amyloid A, CRP (opsonin, fixes complement and facilitates phagocytosis), Ferritin (binds and sequesters Fe), Fibrinogen (~ESR), Hepcidin (prevents release of iron bound by ferritin). DECREASED albumin and transferrin.
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Three ways to activate complement pathway?
Classic = classic GM (IgG and IgM). Alternative via microbe surface molecules. Lectin via mannose or other SUGARs.
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Complement functions?
C3b BINDS bacteria. C3a, C4a, C5a cause Anaphylaxis. C5a also neutrophil chemotaxis. C5b-9 leads to cytolysis via MAC (Gram-NEG like N.). Deficiencies complement can lead to recurrent Neisseria infections.
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Inhibitors of complement system?
Decay-accelerating factor (DAF) and C1 esterase inhibitor prevent complement activation on self cells
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C5-C9 deficiency?
Neisseria bacteremia
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DAF deficiency?
Complement-mediated lysis of RBCs; paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobunuria. 3 letter DAF = RBC.
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C3 deficiency?
Increases risk of severe pyogenic sinus and resp tract infections as well as type III hypersensitivity
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C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
Hereditary angioedema. ACEi's contra'd
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Interleukin phrase?
Hot T-bone stEAK. IL-1 fever. IL-2 stimulates T-cells. IL-3 stimulates bone marrow. IL-4 stimulates IgE (&IgG) production (+ Th2 differentiation). IL-5 stimulates IgA production (activates dos). IL-6 stimulates aKUTE-phase protein production.
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Tregs
Suppressing inflammation (IL-10 and TGF-Beta).
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Interferons
Glycoproteins synthesized by virally-infected cells to prime other cells for attack. When dsRNA enters, RNAase L (degrades ALL mRNA) and Protein kinase involved -> apoptosis
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Epstein Barr Virus
Binds CD-21 of B-cell. Drink Beer at a Bar when you're 21.
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For what do we provide passive immunity?
To Be Healed Rapidly - Tetanus, Botulinum, HBV, Rabies
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Four type of blood transfusion reactions?
Allergic, anaphylactice, febrile nonhemolytic transfusion, acute hemolytic transfusion
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Allergic vs. anaphylactic blood transfusion reaction
Allergic is Type I hypersensitivity against plasma proteins (tx with antihistamines). Anaphylactic leads to dyspnea, bronchospasm, shock. (e.g. IgA deficient ppl must NOT receive blood w/ IgA)
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Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction
Type II HS rxn. autoantibiodies against donor HLA and leuk's -> fever, HA, chills, flushing.
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Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction
Type II HS against donor RBC's. Fever, hypotension, flank pain, jaundice, hemoglobinemia
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Anti-Jo-1, Anti-SRP, Anti-Mi-2
Polymyositis, dermatomyositis
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Scleroderma autoAb's?
Anti-centromere (CREST), anti-Scl070 (topoI, diffuse)
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Anti-smooth muscle
Autoimmune hepatitis
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Anti-histone
Drug-induced lupus
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Anti-glutamate decarboxylase
T1DM
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Anti-SSA (Ro), Anti-SSB (La)
Sjogren
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c-ANCA v. p-ANCA
Wegener's vs. Microscopic polyangiitis or Churg-Straus
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IgA antiedomysial, IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase
Celiac disease
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No T-cell susceptibilities?
Candida, PCP, CMV, EBV, JCV, VZV, sepsis
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No B-cell susceptibilities?
SHiNE SKiS, enteroviral, encephalitis, poliovirus, giardia
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B-cell only disorder names? T-cell only disorder names?
B's: X-linked (Bruton Agammaglobulinemia, Selective IgA deficiency, Common variable immunodeficiency. T's: Thyimc aplasia (digeorge), IL-12 receptor deficiency, Autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome (Job syndrome), chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis
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X-linked (Bruton) agammaglobulinemia
Defect in BTX (RTK) -> NO B-cell maturation. Recurrent bacterial and enteroviral infections after 6 mo (after maternal IgG). Absent/scanty lymph nodes and tonsil. Normal B-cell count but decreased Ig's.
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Selective IgA deficiency
Unknown etio, but most common primary immunodeficiency. Majority asymptomatic. Airway, GI infections, Autoimmune, Atopy, anaphylaxis to IgA containing products. Only IgA low.
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Common variable immunodeficiency
Defect in B-cell differentiation. Can be acquired in 20's-30's. Inc. risk of autoimmune, bronchiectasis, lymphoma, sinopulmonary. Dx w/ decreased PLASMA cells and immunoglobulins
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Thymic aplasia
22q11 del w/ failure to dvpt 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches. Tetany (hypoCa), recurrent viral/fungal infections, conotruncal abnl. Dx w/ dec. T-cells, dec. PTH, dec. Ca2+. FISH to detect 22q11 del.
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IL-12 receptor deficiency
AR. Decreased Th1 response (2ne1 is number ONE). Disseminated mycobacterial and fungal. Lab w/ decreased IFN-gamma.
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Autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome (Job syndrome)
Deficiency of Th17 cells b/c of STAT3 mut -> dec. neutrophil recruitment. FATED = coarse Facies, cold staph Abscesses, retained primary Teeth, increased IgE, Dermatologic; Labs with increased IgE and decreased IFN-gamma.
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Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis
T-cell dysf(x) of many causes. Noninvasive Candida skin and mucous membrane infections. Labs - absence in vitro T-cell proliferation in response to Candida ay's. Absent cut. run to Candida antigens.
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Combined B and T cell disorder names?
SCID, Ataxia-telangectasia, Hyper-IgM, Wiskott-Aldrich
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Ataxia telangiectasia
Defects in ATM gene = Dbl stranded DNA breaks. Ataxia, spider Angiomas, IgA deficiency. Dx - INC AFP, decreased IgA, IgG, and IgE. Lymphopenia and cerebellar atrophy.
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Hyper-IgM syndrome
Mostly commonly 2/2 defective CD40L -> class-swiching defect. X-linked recessive. Severe pyogenic infections early (PCCP, crypto, CMV). Lymphoid hyperplasia. Labs - Increased IgM but decreased IgG, IgA, and IgE.
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Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
WAS (X-linked recessive). T-cells unable to reorganize actin. WATER = Wiskott-Aldrich, Thrombocytopenic purport, Eczema, Recurrent infections. Labs - Increased IgE and IgA but decreased/nl IgG and IgM.
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Leukocyte adhesion deficiency (type 1)
Defect in LFA-1 INTEGRIN leading to impaired migration and chemotaxis of phagocytes. AR. Recurrent bacterial skin and mucosal infections, absent pus, impaired wound, DELAYED separation of umbilical cord. Labs - increased neutrophils but absence in infection sites.
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Chediak-Higashi syndrome
Defect in LYSOSOMAL trafficking regulator (LYST) leading to MT dysf(x) in phagosome-lysosome FUSION. AR. Recurrent pyogenic inf by staph and strep. Partial albinism, periphal neuropathy, progressive neurodegen and infiltrative lymphohistiocytosis. Dx w/ giant granules in neutrophils/PLT and pancytopenia.
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Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Defect in NADPH oxidase -> decreased ROS and absent resp burst by neutrophils. Catalase + susceptibility (PLACESS - Pseudo, Listeria, Asper, Candida, E. coli, Staph, Serratia). Dx = abnl dihydrorhodamine flow cytometry (Decreased fluoresence) or nitroblue tetrazolium dye (No change from yellow to dark blue formazan)
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Types of grafts
Auto=self. Syngeneic = identical twin or clone. Allograft = nonidentical individual of same species. Xenograft = different species.
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Differences between hyper acute and acute transplant rejection?
Hyperacute is within minutes and due to pre-existing antibodies against donor ag (type II) leading to complement activation and widespread thrombosis of graft vessels. tx = removal. Acute is within weeks to months and is both cellular (cytotoxics against donor MHC's) and humoral (auto-Ab's develop over time) leading to vasculitis of graft vessels. tx = prevent/reverse with immunosuppressants
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Chronic transplant rejection
Takes months to years. Recipient T-cells react against donor MHCs leading to irreversible T-cell and Ab-mediated damage. Heart atherosclerosis. Lung bronchiolitis OBLITERANS. Liver VANISHING bile ducts. Kidney vascular fibrosis and glomerulopathy. Histo - scant inflammatory cells and interstitial fibrosis.
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Two calcineurin inhibitors?
Cyclosporine and tacrolimus. Block IL-2 transcription.
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Cyclosporine
Binds cyclophilin to inhibit calcineurin. Nephrotoxicity! HTN, HLD, hyperglycemia, tremor, hirsuitism, gingival hyperplasia.
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Tacrolimus
Binds FKBP to inhibit calcineurin (which leads to IL-2). Nephrotoxicity!
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Sirolimus (= Rapamycin)
mTOR inhibitor that binds FKBP. Prevents IL-2 signal transduction. (NOT a calcineurin inhibitor) NO nephro. Anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, insulin resistant.
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Basiliximab
Monoclonal Ab that blocks IL-2R. Edema, HTN, tremor.
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Azathrioprine
Precursor to 6-MP, which --| PRPP amidotranssferase to block purine synthesis. Also used for RA, Crohns, glomerulonephritis. Toxicity is increased by allopurinol b/c 6-MP is degraded by xanthine oxidase. Leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia.
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Glucocorticoids
Inhibits NF-kappaB, suppressing both B and T-cel function by dec. cytokine transcription.
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Which interferons are used for what diseases?
Beta for MS. Gamma for Chronic Granulomatous disease. Alopha for HBV, HCV, kaposi, hairy cell, condyloma acuminatum, renal cell ca, malignant melanoma
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What drugs to help bone marrow recover?
Filgrastim (G-CSF) and sargramstim (GMCSF)
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Infliximab and adalimumab used for what?
TNF-alpha target for IBD, RA, anklylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis.
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Natalizmab
alpha4-integrin. MS and Crohns. (PML risk)
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Abciximab
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (II x III = SIXamab). Anti-plt to prevent complications in patients undergoing PCI
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Denosumab
RANKL. used for osteopersosis to inhibit osteoclast maturation.
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Omalizumab
IgE target for asthma.
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Palivizumab.
RSV F protein for ppx for high risk.
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Trastuzumab
HER2/neu for breast ca/gastric ca.
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Rituximab
CD20 for B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma, RA w/ MTX, and ITP.
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Cetuximab
EGFR. Stage IV colorectal ca. Head and neck ca.
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Bevacizumab.
VEGF for colorectal ca and renal cell ca.
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Alemtuzumab
CD52 for CLL.
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NK Cells
Derived from lymphoid stem cells. Granzymes and performs. Lead to apoptosis of cells. Don't require thymus. Don't express CD 4,8,or3. Activated by IFN-gamma and IL-12. Kill cells with DEC. MHC I expression.
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RF?
IgM Ab spcific for Fc component of self-IgG
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BAL CD4:CD8 ratio?
High in sarcoidosis. Low in hypersensitivity pneumonitis and lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia in AIDS.
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B-cell markers
CD19, CD20, CD21
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Which vaccine type leads to more IgA production?
Live vaccines.
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TNF-alpha
Produced by activated macrophages. In low concentrations, mediates local inflammatory response. In high concentrations, mediates a systemic response.
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Acute serum sickness manifestations and histopath?
Fever, pruritic skin rash, arthralgias 1-2 weeks after exposure. Histo - small vessel vasculitis with fibrinoid necrosis and intense neutrophilic infiltration. Low serum C3 and C4 (HS type III)
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Etios of acute serum sickness?
CHIMERIC monoclonal antibodies (-xi-'s, infliximab, rituximab) or nonhuman immunoglobulins (venom antitoxins), penicillin, TMP-SMX.
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How does IFN-gamma work in TB?
IL-12 secreted by infected macrophages seen by T-cell/NK cell, which secretes IFN-gamma. IFN-gamma binds to RTK on macrophage -> Januse kinase 1 and 2 activation -> nuclear signaling via STAT1 -> enhanced intracellular killing. THEREFORE, IL-12 receptor deficiency -> disseminated mycobacterial and fungal infections.
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VJ vs. VDJ
VJ is light. VDJ is heavy.
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Somatic hypermutation
In activated B-cells of an ongoing response, random point mutations in VHL -> immunoglobulins with higher affinities -< better response
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How do endogenous antigens get into the RER to bind with MHC I?
TAP peptide transporter
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MHC I vs. MHC II cellular expression?
Nucleated cells EXCEPT RBC's (explains persistent infection) vs. dendritic cells
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Main strategy with which MHC molecules present a diverse set of antigens?
Degenerate binding sites. Secondarily, polymorphisms also increase breadth

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