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Mediators of Inflammation Flashcards

1
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where are mediators of inflammation secreted from (2)

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cells or platelet derived mediators

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which cell derived mediators

a) normally sequestered in intracellular granules & rapidly secreted by exocytosis
b) synthesized de novo

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a) histamine

b) leukotriens, prostaglandins, cytokines

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what are examples of mediator producing cells

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macrophages, dendritic c, mast c, platelets, neutrophils, endothelium, some epithelial c

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where are platelet derived mediators produced and give an example

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produced mainly in liver & are present in circulation as inactive precursors e.g. complement proteins

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what are the vasoactive amine mediators

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histamine and serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine)

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what cells are histamine found in

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mast cells, blood basophils & platelets

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what do mast cells, blood basophils & platelets degranulate in response to

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  • physical injury; trauma, cold, heat
  • binding of Ab to mast c→ immediate hypersensitivty reaction
  • complements C3a & C5a (=anaphylotoxins)
  • neuropeptides e.g. substance P
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what receptor does histamine act on

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H1 receptors are on microvasculature

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9
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what does histamine cause

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dilation of arterioles, increase permeability of venules, contraction of some smooth muscle

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10
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what is the function of serotonin

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functions as a neurotransmitter in gastrointestinal tract (GIT)

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what are the arachidonic acid metabolites

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arachidonic acid
prostaglandins (PG)
leukotriens (LT)
lipoxins

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where are arachidonic acids derived from

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from dietary sources or by conversion from essential fatty acid linoleic acid

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how is arachidonic acid stored

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present in esterified form in membrane phospholips, not free in the cell

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how is arachidonic acid released

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activation of kinases by external stimuli, mediators like C5a & increase in intracellular calcium levels which activate phospholipase A2 and stimulate release of AA from the membrane

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how are prostaglandins generated

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by the action of cyclooxygenases COX-1 & COX-2

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16
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what are important prostaglandins

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  • Thromboxane A2=TxA2 present in platelets, is a potent platelet aggregating agent vasoconstrictor
  • Prostacyclin=PGI2 synthesized in endothelium. Functions are; vasodilator, potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation
  • PGD2 & PGE2 made by mast cells, are vasodilators, increase permeability of postcapillary venules→edema
  • PGF2 stimulates the contraction of uterine & bronchial smooth muscles & small arterioles
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PGF2 is hyperalgesic. what does this mean?

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makes the skin hypersensitive to painful stimuli, involved in cytokine induced fever during infection

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how are leukotriens produced

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in leukocytes , mast cells by the action of lipooxygenases

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what is the function of leukotriens

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mainly involved in vascular & smooth muscle reactions & leukocyte recruitment

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how are leukotriens different from histamine

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they are more potent than histamine in increasing permeability & causing bronchospasm

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what is the function of LTB4 (leukotriens)

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potent chemotactic,
activator of neutrophils→aggregation, adhesion
generation of ROS
release of lysosomal enzymes

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what do LTC4, LTD4, LTE4 (leukotriens) do

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cause intense vasoconstriction, bronchospasm, increase in vascular permeability

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23
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what do lipoxins do

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they supress inflammation

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24
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what does lipoxin do

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they inhibit
• the recruitment of leukocytes,
• neutrophil chemotaxis
• adhesion to endothelium

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25
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how are lipoxins synthesized

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neutrophils produce intermediates in lipoxin synthesis →converted to lipoxins when platelets interact with leukocytes.

26
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how can prostaglandins and leukotriens be inhibited

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  • by inhibition of cyclooxygenases & lipooxygenases with drugs like aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen
  • Corticosteroid hormones reduce the transcription of genes coding for a type of cyclooxygenase
  • LT receptor antagonists used in asthma treatment
27
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what are some cytokines

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tumor necrosing factor (TNF)

interleukin-1

28
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what synthesizes

a) TNF
b) IL-1

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a) macrophages, dendritic c, T cells, mast c

b) macrophages, dendritic c, some epithelial c

29
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what are the roles of cytokines

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  • endothelial activation
  • activation of leukocytes & other cells
  • systemic acute phase response
30
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how do cytokines lead to endothelial activation

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  • increased expression of endothelial adhesion molecules e.g. E-selectin & P-selectin, ligand for leukocyte integrins
  • increased production of various mediators; other cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, eicosanoids
  • increased procoagulant activity of the endothelium
31
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how do cytokines lead to activation of leukocytes & other cells

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  • TNF augments responses of neutrophils to other stimuli (s.a. bacterial endotoxins) & stimulate the antimicrobial activity of macrophages.
  • IL-1 -activates fibroblasts to synthesize collagen
  • stimulates proliferation of synovial & other mesenchymal c.
  • stimulates TH17 response to induce acute inflammation
32
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how do cytokines systemic acute phase response

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injury or infection causes fever through activation of cytokines like TNF, Type 1 interferon, IL-6, IL-17. Sustained production of TNF causes cachexia

33
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what are the primary chemoattractants for specific leukocytes

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chemokines

34
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what are the functions of chemokines

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  • stimulate leukocyte attachement to endothelium
  • increase affinity of integrins on leukocytes
  • stimulate chemotaxis of leukocytes in tissue to the site of infection or tissue damage
  • Maintenance of tissue architecture
35
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what are the four groups of chemokines

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C-X-C chemokines
C-C chemokines
C chemokines
CX3C chemokines

36
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what do C-X-C chemokines primarily act on and what are the secreted by

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act primarily on neutrophils chemotaxis & are secreted by macrophages, endothelial c. e.g. IL-8

37
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what are examples of C-C chemokines

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Monocyte chemoattractant protein MCP-1
Eotaxin
Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1α (MIP1α)
RANTES (Regulated and normal T cell expressed & secreted)

38
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what do C chemokines specifically act on

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lymphocytes e.g. lymphotactin

39
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what is the function of CX3C chemokines

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  • promote strong adhesion of monocytes & Tc. ,

* chemoattractant for monocytes & Tc

40
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what is the complement system composed of

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20 proteins; C1→C9

41
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describe the action of complement proteins

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Complement proteins are present as inactive forms in the plasma & many are activated to become proteolytic enzymes→degrade other complement proteins =enzymatic cascade

42
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what are the three pathways of proteolysis in the complement system

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  1. The Classical pathway→ triggered by fixation of C1 to Ab+Ag complex
  2. The Alternative pathway→triggered by microbial surface molecules(e.g. endotoxin, LPS), complex
    polysaccharides, cobra venom etc.
  3. The Lectin pathway→ plasma mannose-binding lectin binds to carbohydrates on microorganisms this directly activates C1
43
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how is C5 convertase formed

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All 3 pathways of complement activation leads to the formation of an active enzyme C3 convertase which splits into 2 functional fragments C3a & C3b. C3b then forms C5 convertase & cascade progresses

44
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how does the complement system cause inflammation

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C3a, C5a, C4a are called anaphylotoxins & their cleavage products stimulate histamine release→ increase vascular permeability→vasodilation

45
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what are the functions of C5a

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  • is chemotactic for neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
  • activates lipooxygenase pathway of AA→further release of inflammatory mediators
46
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how does the complement system lead to Opsonization & phagocytosis

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C3b & iC3b when fixed to a microbial wall act as opsonin and promote phagocytosis by neutrophils & macrophages

47
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how does the complements system lead to cell lysis

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deposition of MAC (membrane attack complex composed of C9) on cells, increasing permeability leading to influx of water and ions causing lysis of cells

48
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Deficiency of _______causes susceptibility to Neisseria infections

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MAC (complement system is important for killing of microorganisms with thin walls e.g. Neisseria)

49
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what circulating proteins control the complement system

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  • C1 inhibitor (C1INH

* Decay accelerating factor (DAF)

50
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what does C1 inhibitor (C1INH) cause

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Hereditary angioedema

51
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what does Decay accelerating factor (DAF) do

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inhibits formation of C3 convertase & CD59 inhibits formation of MAC

52
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Decay accelerating factor (DAF) is connected to the plasma membrane by a ____________________

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glycophosphatidyl anchor

53
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what happens if the glycophosphatidyl anchor is absent

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excessive complement activation causing lysis of RBC leading to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoblobinuria

54
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what other diseases are linked with regulatory protein absence

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Macular degeneration and Hemolytic uremic syndrome

55
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what are four other mediators of inflammation

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  • platelet activating factor
  • products of coagulation
  • kinins
  • neuropeptides
56
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what does platelet activating factor cause

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platelet aggregation, vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction, in low conc induces vasodilation, increase venular permeability

57
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how are kinins produced

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produced from Kininogens by the action of kallikrein (protease)

58
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what is an example of a kinin and what is its function

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Bradykinin which increase vascular permeability

59
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what is an example of neuropeptide and where is it found

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substance P prominent in lungs & GIT

60
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what are the effects of kinin

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smooth muscle contraction, vasodilation, pain when injected to the skin

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