Immunology - Liam Flashcards
Only antibody to cross placenta
IgG
Type 1 mechanism
Antigen reacts wqith IgE bound to mast cells
Type 2 mechanism
IgG or IgM binds to antigen on cell surface
Type 3 mechanism
Free antigen and antibody (IgG, IgA) combine
Type 4 mechanism
T cell mediated
First antibody in response to infection
IgM
Most common Ig in body
IgA, but alot found on mucosal surfaces so blood levels lower than IgG
IgG function
Enhance phagocytosis of bacteria and viruses
Anaphylaxis treatment
IM adrenaline
IM hydrocortisone
IV chlorphenamine
What IL induces fever
IL1
What activates macrophages
Interferon Y
What is compliment system activated by
Antigen-antibody complexes (IgM/IgG)
or by polysaccharides (starts at C3)
Ig in breast milk
IgA
What T cell mediates antibody immunity
Th2 cells
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is an example of
Type 2