Immunopathology Miscellaneous Deck Flashcards
Agents that have the capacity for both positive and negative actions.
Immunomodulator
Agents that stimulate the immune response.
Immunestimulant
Substances which have the ability to attenuate the immune response
Immunosuppressants.
Colony-stimulating factors, Interleukins, Interferons, MDP, Potent Immunopharmacology
Biological Response Modifiers
Agents that boost a failing immune system (IVIG)
Immunopotentiator
Naturally Acquired Active Immunity
Infection
Naturally Acquired Passive Immunity
Placental transfer of IgG
Artificially Acquired Active Immunity
Vaccines
Artificially Acquired Passive Immunity
Administration of immunoglobulins.
IL-1 Function
Lymphocyte + GF Activation
Induction of Inflammation
IL-2 Function
Lymphocyte + NK Activation
IL-4
Promote B +T GF
Macrophage Activation
IgE Production
Bone marrow precursor proliferation
IL-6
Lymphocyte Growth Factor
Augments Inflammation
Hematopoietic Growth Factor
TNF-Alpha
Neutrophil, endothelial, lymph and liver cell activation —> Produce acute phase reactants.
TNF-beta
Tumorcidal
IFN-alpha
NK and macrophage activation
Upregulates MHC I
IFN-gamma
Macrophage and NK activation
MHC1 upregulation
Primary Immunodeficiency
Genetic (i.e SCID)
Secondary Immunodeficiency
Acquired (i.e immunosuppressive therapy)