IS Lec Finals - Hypersensitivity Flashcards
It is a defense mechanism by which the body rids itself of potentially harmful antigens
Immune Response
second line of defense against non-self pathogens
Innate Immunity
third line of defense against non-self pathogens
Adaptive Immunity
Macrophage, Neutrophil, Dendritic cell, Natural killer cell, complement, natural antibodies, epithelial barrier
Innate Immunity
Cytokines, B lymphocyte, High-affinity antibodies, Helper and Cytotoxic T lymphocyte
Adaptive Immunity
what are the cells present in both innate and adaptive immunity
PBMC, dendritic cells, macrophages, NK cells
it is an exaggerated response to a harmless antigen that results in injury to the tissue, disease, or even death
Hypersensitivity
heightened state of immune responsiveness
Hypersensitivity
immune & inflammatory responses that are harmful to the host
Hypersensitivity
required to prime the
immune system
PRIMING DOSE
results to injurious consequence
SHOCKING DOSE
dose that alerts the immune system
PRIMING DOSE
IMMEDIATE, ALLERGIC or Ig-E mediated hypersensitivity reaction
Type I Hypersensitivity
short time lag (rapidly occurring), usually seconds to minutes, between exposure to antigen and the onset of clinical symptoms
Type I Hypersensitivity
Immune mediator for Type 1
IgE
responsible for sensitizing mast cells and providing recognition of antigen
IgE
IgE degranulation of basophils or mast cells
Type I Hypersensitivity
Antigens that trigger formation of IgE
atopic antigens, or allergens.
refers to an inherited tendency to respond to naturally occurring inhaled and ingested allergens with continued production of IgE.
Atopy
first researchers to show that a serum factor was responsible for type I reactions.
Carl Wilhelm Prausnitz and Heinz Küstner
who was allergic to fish?
Heinz Küstner
what was responsible for type I reactions that was discovered by Carl Wilhelm Prausnitz and Heinz Küstner?
serum factor
It occurs when serum is transferred from an allergic individual to a nonallergic individual, and then the second individual is challenged with specific antigen.
Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis
what do you call the antibody responsible for sensitizing mast cells and basophils and will recognize the allergens
immune mediator
what immunity is when antibody is injected?
active immunity
what immunity is when antigen is injected and allows the body to develop its own antibodies
passive immunity
what t-helper cell is used in people with allergies?
TH2
what t-helper cell is used in people without allergies?
TH1
principle effector cells of immediate hypersensitivity
mast cells
contains numerous cytoplasmic granules including HISTAMINE
Mast cells
contain histamine-rich granules and high-affinity receptors for IgE
Basophils
respond to chemotactic stimulation and tend to accumulate in the tissues during an inflammatory reaction
Basophils
most prominent in the connective tissues, skin, upper and lower respiratory tract, and GI tract, that is why these are the most affected during allergic reactions
mast cells and basophils
we take this during allergic reactions
anti-histamine
used to relieve the symptoms of allergy
anti-histamine
block histamine receptors
anti-histamine
most important mediator of anaphylaxis
Histamine
histamine enables…
vasodilation, vascular permeability, smooth muscle constriction
Type I Hypersensitivity may occur in two (2) forms:
Anaphylaxis and Atopy
Acute, potentially fatal, and systemic manifestation of hypersensitivity reactions
Anaphylaxis
It occurs when an allergen (antigen) binds to IgE on the surface of mast cells with subsequent release of several mediators of anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis
In ____ multiple organs are usually affected and death may occur within 2 hours
Anaphylaxis
A condition of familiar hypersensitivity occurring spontaneously in humans
Atopy
Recurrent, non-fatal, local manifestation of immediate hypersensitivity reaction
Atopy
It is localized to specific tissues (often epithelial surfaces of antigen entry)
Atopy
Common manifestations: asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, atopic dermatitis
Atopy
classification by immunopathological phenotype can be used to determine management strategies
Asthma
food ingestion (eggs, shellfish, peanuts, drug reactions), insect stings
Systemic Anaphylaxis
derived from the Greek word for “panting” or “breathlessness”
Bronchial asthma
Recurrent airflow obstruction –> Airway resistance –> breathlessness
Bronchial asthma
due to bronchial smooth muscle contraction, mucosa edema, and heavy mucus secretion
Bronchial asthma
other term for rhinitis
hay fever
usually airborne and affect the the conjunctive and respiratory mucus membrane
Rhinitis (hay fever)
most common form of atopy, or allergy.
Rhinitis
sinusitis, otitis media (ear infection), eustachian tube dysfunction, and sleep disturbances may result
Rhinitis
(wheal and flare) - mediated by histamine.
Urticaria
late-phase reaction to allergen in the skin - inflammation - can be treated with steroids.
Eczema
Symptoms limited to the gastrointestinal tract include cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea, while spread of antigen through the bloodstream may cause hives and angioedema on the skin, as well as asthma or rhinitis.
Food Allergies
an itchy red skin rash, may be caused by food allergens or exposure to house dust mites.
Eczema
what is the first line of defense for the Treatment for Type I Hypersensitivity?
Avoidance of known allergens
Antihistamines, decongestants, bronchodilators,
followed by inhaled corticosteroids
Treatment for Type I Hypersensitivity
very small quantities of sensitizing antigen are injected into the patient with the idea of building up IgG antibodies
Immunotherapy or hyposensitization
This antibody combines with IgE at the same site that IgE would normally use to bind to receptors on mast cells. Blocking of this site does not allow IgE to bind to mast cells, thus helping to alleviate allergic symptoms.
anti-IgE monoclonal antibody
In vivo skin test (cutaneous and intradermal tests)
Allergy testing
serum level of TOTAL IgE antibody
Radioimmunosorbent assay (RIST)
serum level of IgE specific allergen
Radioallergosorbent assay
Immunofluorescence method
detection of IgE
ELISA and Passive Agglutination
detection of IgE in the serum for diagnosis of atopy
other name for Type II Hypersensitivity
Cytotoxic hypersensitivity
triggered by antigens found on cell surfaces. These antigens may be altered self-antigens or heteroantigens.
Type II Hypersensitivity
Antibody coats cellular surfaces and promotes phagocytosis by both opsonization and activation of the complement cascade
Type II Hypersensitivity
what are the mediators of Type II Hypersensitivity
IgG and IgM