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TERM 3- Postmidterm > L47, L49- Hypersensitivity, Immune Tolerance, Autoimmunity > Flashcards

L47, L49- Hypersensitivity, Immune Tolerance, Autoimmunity Flashcards

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Type I hypersensitivity reactions have (1) as the immune reactant and Ag in the (2) form. (1)-(2) complex binds to (3) on (4) cells inducing (5).

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1- IgE
2- soluble
3- FcεRI
4- mast cells (basophils, eosinophils)
5- degranulation of mast cells
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Type II hypersensitivity reactions have (1) as the immune reactant and Ag in the (2) form. (1) binds to (3) leading to (4) activation and (5) of target cell.

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1- IgG or IgM
2- cell-bound
3- cellular Ag
4- complement (classical pathway)
5- lysis
(Note- IgG can lead to ADCC w/ Tc / NK cells, macrophages, neutrophils)
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Type III hypersensitivity reactions have (1) as the immune reactant and Ag in the (2) form. (1)-(2) complexes are deposited in tissues which activates (3) resulting in (4) and recruitment of (5) which will cause local tissue damage.

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1- IgG & IgM
2- soluble (SERUM)
3- complement
4- inflammation (C3a, C5a)
5- neutrophils (release enzymes => tissue damage)
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Type IV hypersensitivity reactions have (1) as the immune reactant and Ag in the (2) form. (1) secretes (3) to activate (4) cells.

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1- T cells (Th1)
2- soluble or cell-bound
3- CKs
4- macrophages & Tc cells

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hypersensitivities take place in response to… (hint- 3 things)

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  • infection that can’t be cleared
  • normally harmless exogenous substance (allergen)
  • auto-antigen
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define hypersensitivity

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exaggerated or inappropriate immune response => tissue damage

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Type _ hypersensitivity(ies) is(are) Ab mediated (humoral)

Type _ hypersensitivity(ies) is(are) cell mediated

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I, II, III –> Ab mediated

IV –> cell mediated

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(T/F) hypersensitivities occur upon first contact with Ag

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F- never, sensitization occurs on 1st contact, hypersensitivity always upon re-exposure

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define atopy

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genetic predisposition to produce IgE in response to many common, naturally occuring Ag/allergens (~20% individuals in US)

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IgE is the usual response against (1), where it binds (2) after binding Ag on (3) cells

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1- metazoal parasites (too large to be phagocytized)
2- FcεRI (high-affinity)
3- mast cells, basophils (+ eosinophils)

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Type I hypersensitivities are (immediate/delayed) reactions

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immediate-type hypersensitivity

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describe development of IgE against (harmless) Ags in upon first contact

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  • IgM on B cell binds Ag
  • Th2 cell binds B cell via CD4 and releases IL-4 / IL-13
  • ILs stimulate class switching to IgE
  • results in memory B cell + plasma cell producing Allergen specific IgE
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list the primary mediators in mast cell granules

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(made before and stored)

histamine, proteases, eosinophil chemotactic factor, heparin

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list the secondary mediators in mast cells

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(2-4 hrs after immediate response)

platelet-activating factor, LTs, PGs, bradykinins, some CKs + chemokines

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compare atopic to immune allergy response

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(based on genetic + environmental factors)
-Atopic: Th2, IgE; not exposed to pathogens regularly (urban enviro., western diet, widespread Antibiotic use)

-Immune: Th1, IgG, exposed to pathogens regularly (hygiene hypothesis)

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examples of localized and systemic Type I hypersensitivity

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Local: allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergies, wheals, atopic eczema

Systemic: anaphylaxis

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explains desensitization using Abs

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  • for type I hypersensitivity in people with mild to moderate allergies (not for extreme- must have some tolerance)
  • development of IgG as ‘blocking Abs’ preventing IgE binding and rxn with mast cell
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Type II hypersensitivity can involve cytotoxic process where (1) is activated, phagocytosis occurs via (2) receptor, and (3) occurs via NK cells and eosinophils. Non-cytotoxic process involves (4).

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1- classical complement pathway (IgG, IgM)
2- FcR and complement receptors
3- ADCC (Ab-dep. cellular cytotoxicity)
4- interference with receptors (anti-receptor Abs)

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Autoimmune hemlytic anemia (HDNB) is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type II (cytotoxic)
2- RBC membrane proteins (Rh, ABO)
3- opsonization, phagocytosis, complement-mediated destruction of RBCs
4- hemolysis, anemia

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Acute rheumatic fever is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type II (cytotoxic)
2- streptococcal cell-wall Ag (cross-reaction with myocardial Ag)
3- inflammation + macrophage activation
4- myocarditis, arthritis

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Goodpasture syndrome is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type II (cytotoxic)
2- type IV collagen (BM of kidney glomeruli + lung alveoli)
3- complement + Fc-receptor-mediated inflammation (IgG accumulation in tissue)
4- nephritis, lung hemorrhage, linear Ab deposits

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Myasthenia Gravis is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type II (non-cytotoxic)
2- AChR
3- blocks ACh binding
4- muscle weakness, paralysis

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Graves disease is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations)

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1- type II (non-cytotoxic)
2- TSH receptor
3- stimulates TSH receptor
4- hyperthyroidism (followed by hypothyroidism)

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describe Erythroblastosis fetalis

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  • Rh+ fetus, Rh- mother
  • upon 1st vaginal birth, mother exposed to Rh –> develops IgG against
  • upon 2nd pregnancy –> IgGs can cross placenta and damage fetus
  • RhoGAM administered to block Rh from being exposed to mother
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describe Arthrus reaction

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(type III hypersensitivity)

  • individual sensitized to Ag
  • Ag administered locally (SQ, ID)
  • rxn occurs locally
  • mast cell mediated
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what is serum sickness

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(type III hypersensitivity)

  • response to foreign protein after receiving anti-serum, which is usually from another animal containing anti-toxin
  • deposition of serum immune complex (Ag-IgG/IgM) systemically
  • fever, vasculitis, arthitis, nephritis
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Type IV hypersensitivities are (immediate/delayed) reactions

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delayed-type hypersensitivity (48-72 hrs after second exposure)

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Type I hypersensitivities are important for the clearance of…

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  • intracellular pathogens (ex. M. tuberculosis, Leishmania major)
  • if Ag persists –> lytic products of macrophages can damage healthy tissue
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describe sensitization phase of Type IV hypersensitivity

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upon first exposure, APCs (macrophages, Langerhans cells) present Ag to naive T cells generating Th1 (generally)

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describe effector phase of Type IV hypersensitivity

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  • Th1 cells secrete CKs and chemokines to effect macrophages

- macrophages inc MHC-II, TNF receptors, O2 radicals + NO

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prolonged DTH can lead to formation of….

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(delayed-type hypersensitivity)

granuloma (surrounding resistant intracellular microbe)

32
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define central tolerance

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  • deleting T or B clones before maturity if they have receptors that recognize self-Ags with great affinity
  • ‘negative selection’
  • occurs in primary lymphoid tissues
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define peripheral tolerance

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  • killing lymphocytes that bind self-Ag (high dose) in secondary lymphoid tissue
  • regulated by apoptosis or anergy (no proliferation)
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(T/F) B cells can escape anergy or deletion in peripheral tolerance

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T- Receptor Editing can occur; further rearrangement of their immunoglobulin genes

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in peripheral tolerance (1) cells may be responsible for controlling this process, as they recognize (2) and then will (3)

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1- Treg cells (CD4+)
2- self-Ag (intermediate affinity)
3- suppress T cells (non-reg) that bind with low affinity to self-Ag

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list the 5 ways immunogens can become tolerogens

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  • high doses of Ag
  • persistent Ag
  • IV / oral introduction
  • absent adjuvants
  • low levels of co-stimulators: CD28/B7 low => CTLA-4 binding B7 to inhibit
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(T/F) CD28 has higher affinity for B7 than CTLA-4

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F- CTLA-4 (inhibitory) has higher affinity than CD28 (activator)

38
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tolerogens induce ______ in mature lymphocytes

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apoptosis or anergy

39
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how does the body prevent autoimmunity

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  • central tolerance
  • peripheral tolerance
  • immune regulation (Treg cells)
40
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list the immunologically privileged sites and what occurs there (include the CK that might be most responsible)

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  • brain, eyes, testis, placenta (only exposed to immune system in trauma)
  • T cells enter => undergo apoptosis
  • foreign Ags (+ tissue grafts) don’t elicit immune responses
  • tolerance&raquo_space; destructive reponse
  • TGF-β may be key CK responsible
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list the 4 ways peripheral tolerance prevents autoimmunity

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  • lack of co-stimulatory
  • lack of Ag presentation
  • negative feedback prevents overstimulation
  • T cells entering immune-privileged sites undergo apoptosis
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list the 6 discussed causes of autoimmunity

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  • Tolerance => thymic breakdown (genetic) OR in periphery (enviroment)
  • HLA (human leukocyte Ag) = genetic predisposition
  • release of sequestered Ags (tissue traumas)
  • Infection => mimicry of self-Ags (short-lived and reversible)
  • some viruses activate B cells non-specifically
  • inappropriate MHC expression
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(T/F) autoimmune diseases affect women more than men

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which hypersensitivity mechanisms can result in autoimmunity

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  • Type II, Ab mediates, immediate rxn
  • Type III, immune complex mediated
  • Type IV, cell-mediated, delayed rxn
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Autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading

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1- type II (cytotoxic)
2- platelets’ integrin or glycoprotein
3- Abs destroy platelets => thrombocytopenia

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list the 3 autoimmune anemias (include Ags and through what hypersensitivity mechanism)

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[type II cytotoxic mechanism]

  • hemolytic anemia: Abs for Rh or AB(O) RBCs
  • drug induced anemia
  • pernicious anemia: Ab against intestinal protein responsible for B12 uptake
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Pernicious anemia is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type II (cytotoxic)
2- intestinal B12 protein responsible for uptake
3- no B12 absorption from intestine
4- anemia (+ neurological symptoms)

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systemic autoimmunities are usually due to type ___ hypersensitivity mechanisms

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type III (immune complex mediated)

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Systemic Lupus Erythematous is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type III
2- antinuclear Ags (ANA): dsDNA (mainly), histones, platelets, leukocytes, clotting factors
3- excessive complement activation (systemically)
4- fever, weakness, arthritis, rash, kidney issues
(note typically affects middle aged women most)

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what is an ANA and how is it detected

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  • antinuclear Ag: dsDNA, histone, ect.

- detected via indirect immunoflorescent Ags

51
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Polymyositis is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) as target Ag.

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1- type IV

2- muscle cells

52
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Hasimoto’s Thyroiditis is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type IV
2- thyroid Ags- mainly TPO (thyroid peroxidase)
3- destruction of thyroid tissue + accumulation of incomplete thyroid hormone
4- hypothyroidism, goiter
(mainly affects middle aged women)

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Insulin dependent DM (type I) is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type IV
2- β-cell (pancreas) elements
3- Abs / T cells destroy insulin producing β-cells
4- diabetes

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Multiple sclerosis is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) as a mechanism leading to (3) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type IV
2- inflammatory lesions in myelin sheath caused by T cells
3- numbness, paralysis, vision loss

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Rheumatoid arthritis is considered a type (1) hypersensitivity. It involves (2) Ag, has (3) as a mechanism leading to (4) as clinical manifestations.

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1- type IV
2- Fc region of IgG
3- immune complexes (T cells + IgG) depositing systemically in tissue
4- chronic inflammation of joints

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CTLA-4 is expressed on (1) cells in (2) fashion and (3) cells in (4) fashion. CTLA-4 binds to (5). Variants of CTLA-4 has been associated with the following autoimmune diseases: (6).

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1/2- Treg cells, constitutively
3/4- activated T cells, only when activated
5- B7-1/CD80, B7-2/CD86
6- type I DM, Grave’s, Hashimoto’s. Celiac’s, SLE, others

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