Immunology Flashcards
T helper type 1 cell (Th1) inducer cytokine
IL-12
T helper type 2 cell (Th2) inducer cytokine
IL-4
T helper 17 cell (Th17) inducer cytokines
IL-1
IL-6
IL-21
IL-23
Regulatory T cell (Treg) inducer cytokines
IL-2
TGF-β
T helper type 1 cell (Th1) cytokines produced
IFN-γ
TNF-α
T helper type 2 cell (Th2) cytokines produced
IL-4
IL-5
IL-6
IL-13
T helper type 17 cell (Th17) cytokines produced
IL-17
Regulatory T cell (Treg) cytokines produced
IL-10
TGF-β
Type I allergic reaction
IgE mediated, immediate-type hypersensitivity.
- IgE mediated activation of mast cells & basophils, releasing vasoactive substances
- Anaphylaxis, angioedema, bronchospasm, urticaria, hypotension
Type II allergic reaction
Antibody-dependent cytotoxicity.
- Antigen associated with cell binds to antibody, leading to cell/tissue injury
- Haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia
Type III allergic reaction
Immune complex disease.
- Deposition of antigen-antibody complexes in vessels/tissue, complement activation, neutrophil recruitment
- Serum sickness, arthus reaction
Type IV allergic reaction
Cell-mediated or delayed hypersensitivity.
- Antigen exposure activates T cells, mediating tissue injury, subsequent cell recruitment
- Contact dermatitis, mobilliform reactions, exfoliative dermatoses, AGEP, DRESS, interstitial nephritis, drug-induced hepatitis
Serology - type I hereditary angioedema (HAE)
Low C4
Low C1INH protein level
Low C1INH functional level
Normal C1q
Serology - type II hereditary angioedema (HAE)
Low C4
Normal C1INH protein level
Low C1INH functional level
Normal C1q
Serology - acquired C1INH deficiency
Low C4
Low C1INH protein level
Low C1INH functional level
Low C1q
Serology - X-linked agammaglobulinaemia (XLA)
Normal T cells
Low / absent B cells
Serology - hyperimmunoglobulin M syndrome (HIGM)
Normal / High IgM
Low IgG
Low IgA
Low IgE
Serology - common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)
Low IgG
Low IgM and/or IgA
Serology - severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
Low T cells
MHC class I presenters
All nucleated cells
MHC class II presenters
Macrophage
Dendritic cell
B cell
MHC class I receivers
(CD8+)
Cytotoxic T cell
Natural killer cell
Dendritic cell
MHC class II receivers
(CD4+)
T helper cell (Th1, Th2)
T regulatory cell