IMMUNOLOGY QUIZ 2 Flashcards
TYPE I HYPERSENSITIVITY CELLS and ANTIBODIES
mast cells and basophils with preformed histamine and high affinity receptors for IgE.
IgE
CD40 LIGAND/CD154
made by CD4+ Th2 cells to stimulate B cells isotype switching. Binds to CD40 on B cell surface.
TYPE II HYPERSENSITIVITY CELLS AND ANTIBODIES
CELLS: macrophages, NK cells, neutrophils, eosinophils
Antibodies: IgG, IgM, complement
TYPE III HYPERSENSITIVITY CELLS AND ANTIBODIES
Ag-Ab complexes (mostly IgM and IgG), complement
TYPE IV HYPERSENSITIVITY CELLS AND ANTIBODIES
CELLS: sensitized T cells, NK cells, macrophages
no antibodies
TYPE I HYPERSENSITIVITY TIME COURSE AND CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES
Timing: Occur after prior sensitization. Occurs within minutes.
Consequences:
skin: edema, wheal, flare, hives
pulmonary: bronchospasm, edema
CV: hypotension, arrhythmias, CV collapse
GI: cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
How does histamine mediate IMMEDIATE hypersensitivity?
Histamine: act on H1 receptors (contract SM, increase mucous, increase vascular permeability), act on H2 receptors (increase gastric secretion, decrease mediator released by basophils and mast cells).
How does PROSTAGLANDIN mediate IMMEDIATE hypersensitivity?
vasodilation, edema, bronchoconstriction.
How do SRS-A and Leukotrienes C4, D4, E4 mediate IMMEDIATE hypersensitivity?
constrict airways, increased permeability of vessels, vasodilation, increase mucous.
How does LEUKOTRIENE B4 mediate IMMEDIATE hypersensitivity?
causes neutrophil chemotaxis, adhesion of neutrophils to endothelium, neutrophil degranulation.
How do PAF mediate IMMEDIATE hypersensitivity?
produced by mast cells. Aggregate platelet, vasodilation, bronchoconstrictor, chemotaxis and degranulation in eosinophils and neutrophils.
How do PROTEASES mediate IMMEDIATE hypersensitivity?
activate kinins, complement, vascular permeability?
What are the mediators of PRO-INFLAMMATORY reactions by chemotaxis and mast cell activation?
- Leukotriene B4
- IL-8, C5a, PAF
- Anaphylatoxins (C3a, C4a, C5a)
What are the TREATMENTS for Type I hypersensitivity?
- Histamine receptor antagonists (benadryl)
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
- IgE antibodies
- Synthetic glucocorticoids
- Epinephrine and long acting beta-2 receptor agonists
What is SCIT?
Treatment of TYPE I hypersensitivity. Involves hyposensitization subcutaneously. Activate T-reg cells to increase allergen-specific IgG and IgA that decrease allergic reactions (divert attention away from IgE).
What are genetic and environmental factors that influence allergies?
- HLA - associate with particular antigens
2. Environment: living on farms (decrease risks of asthma), exposed to things are good.
Mast cell
Have granules preloaded with Histamines and other enzymes.
Have high affinity FcERI (receptors for IgE Fc region).
IgE + Ag activate mast cells to degranulate WITHIN SECONDS.
Basophils
Also release mediators with mast cells.
Also have FcERI.
Have H2 receptors that provide NEGATIVE FEEDBACK to subdue mediator release.
Sensitization
After first exposure to allergen –> activates Th2 cells –> stimulate class switching of IgE in B cells –> produce IgE –> binding of IgE to FcERI on mast cells.
IgE
VERY short half-life.
very high affinity for mast cells
TISSUE half-life is LONG.
Fc-gamma Receptor
Receptors for IgG Fc region. Has LOW AFFINITY and INHIBITS B cell, mast cell, and DC activation.
Hyposensitization
Downregulate Th2.
Upregulate Th1.
Involves SCIT by incrase doses of antigen to activate T-REGS and increase IgG and IgA.
Atopy
Presence of specific IgE antibodies against common environmental allergens.
ADCC
Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity. Antibody coats cell –> trigger Fc-gamma RIII binding by NK, PMN cells –> release toxic molecules –> lysis of antibody-coated cell.
C3a and C5a
anaphylotoxins that also activate mast cells, neutrophil. Bind to C’ receptors on mast cells and endothelial cells that lead to edema and leakage.
C5a is a chemotactant for neutrophils.
Immune complex
formed by circulating antigens + IgM/IgG antibodies that are deposited in vascular basement membrane.
Hyperacute rejection
Example of Type II hypersensitivity.
Occurs quickly within HOURS.
Mediated by preformed allo-antibodies.
Leads to: complement activation, endothelial damage, inflammation, thrombosis.
Hapten
from drugs or drug metabolites that associate with host cell membrane proteins.
Cannot induce immune response by itself.
Needs to be in a hapten-carrier complex that can activate complement and Fc receptor-dependent clearance.
HDN (erythroblastosis fetalis)
Mother who is Rh-D NEGATIVE has first child that is Rh-D POSITIVE.
Mother and first child will be fine.
Mother will form anti-D antibodies.
Second child that is Rh-D POSITIVIE is at risk for being exposed to mother’s anti-D antibodies. Will be killed if exposed.
Treatment for HDN
Give mothers who are Rh-D NEGATIVE –> RHESUS PROPHYLAXIS that have anti-RhD antibodies.
C’ (complement receptors)
Present on mast cells and endothelial cells.
Bind to C3a and C5a leading to blood vessel leakage and edema.
Isohemagglutinins
Alloantibodies that are naturally a part of ABO system. Antibodies to A and B antigens. First detected within 3-6 months of age.
Serum sickness
Classical example of IMMUNE COMPLEX DISEASE (Type III hypersensitivity).
Common in pre-antibiotic era when serum is used to passively immunize people.
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Autoimmune disease.
IgG antibodies are made against platelets by both the Fab and Fc domains. After flu infection, platelets can bind to immune complexes at Fc domains and lead to THROMBOCYTOPENIA.
ABO incompatibility
Type II hypersensitivity.
ABO antigenic differences are due to specific terminal sugar residues. Lead to enabling of alloantibodies that recognize foreign antigen.
Mismatch = immedate agglutination, complement-mediated lysis, phagocytosis by macrophages in liver or spleen.
TRALI
Type II hypersensitivity
Transfusion related to acute lung injury.
Antibodies in donated plasma will bind to recipient’s cells and induce serious reactions.
Hyperacute graft rejection
Type II hypersensitivity.
Occurs very quikcly.
Transplant recipient already been sensitized to antigens on graft tissues.
Have preformed alloantibodies.
ONLY occurs when grafts are REVASCULARIZED DIRECTLY during transplantation.
Can lead to complement activation.
Contrast serum sickness and Arthus reaction
Similar: soluble Ag injected intradermally that combines with excess Ab to form immune complexes and precipitates in venules. Causes local erythema and edema.
Difference: Arthus is local. Serum is systemic.
C3b and Type III hypersensitivity
C3b is deposited on immune complex –> binds to CR1 receptors on erythrocytes –> sequesters the complex and bring to liver and spleen for elimination.