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What are the two pathways of allorecognition?

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Direct:
* Recipient T-cells recognise allogenic APC (donor APCs) and cause aggressive imune response to foreign HLA

Indirect:
* The allogenic APCs are replaced with auto-APCs
* Some of the peptides presented by new auto-APCS are derived from shed HLA molecules
* Causes a more gentle immune response

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What are the sites of action used for immunosuppressive drugs? [3] and what drugs used?

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Calcineurin inhibitors:
* Calcineurin is an enzyme that activates T-cells of the immune system.
* E.g. Cyclosporin and tacrolimus (learn !)

Anti-proliferative drugs:
* (target nucleus at end stage of T cell activation)
* e.g. Azathioprine and Mycophenolic acid

Prevent cytokine (IL-2) gene activation
* Use cortiosteroids
* e.g. Prednisolone

Standard treatment: Calcineurin inhib, steroid and anti-proliferative drugs

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KEY In: Male and female [] ducts form embryonic and parts of adult kidney

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In: Male and female mesonephric ducts form embryonic and parts of adult kidney

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Explain how can you prevent acute rejection of transplants? [2]

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HLA matching (make sure that not positive for match)

Minimising ischaemia-reperfusion injury:

  • Ischaemia causes upregulation of adhesion molecules, which increases adhesion of leukocytes when blood is reperfused.
  • More leukocytes increases chance of rejection, SO try and limit ischaemia time.
  • Cold ischaemia time: 12 hrs
  • Warm ishaemia time: 1 hour
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Explain how activation of a helper T cell / CD4 cell occurs [3]

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  1. T helper cell receptor recognising antigen from HLA
  2. Co-stimulation from another molecule

Both these signals activate nucleus to make IL-2.

IL-2 binds to IL-2 receptor on different T helper cell. [3]

Causes signal at nucleus to make proliferation of T-helper cells

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In the embryo, 3 kidneys form:

pronephric, mesonepheric and metanepheric kidneys.

Two are non functional and dissapear
One is functional and remains - Which?

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Metanephric kidney

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Metanephric kidney develops from [] duct

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Metanephric kidney develops from Mesonephric duct

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How does the metanephric kidney develops from which two structures? [2]
How? [1]

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Uteric bud and fuses with mesenchyme (metanephric bud). Mesenchyme elongates and fuses to collecting tubules to make the excretory system.

Bifurciates to make major calyx.
Bifucates again to make minor calyx
Bifucates x lots to make

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During renal development:

  • the uteric bud becomes which overall part of kidney?
  • the metanephric system becomes which overall part of kidney?
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Uteric bud: collecting system (ureter, renal pelvis, major and minor calyxes, CD)

metanephric system: excretory system (Renal glomerulus -capillaries
Bowman’s capsule. PCT
LoH, DCT)

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Describe the ascent of the kidneys during development:

Where do they start from? [1]

Where do they finish? [1]

(Include vert levels)

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Describe the ascent of the kidneys during development:

Where do they start from? [1]
Sacral region S1

Where do they finish? [1]
Lumbar region T12

(Include vert levels)

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Why wont babies survive bilateral kidney agenesis? [2]

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If kidneys dont develop then effects creation of amniotic fluid (reduced: oligohydramnios)

This causes failure of lung development

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What are two types of ectopic kidney? [2]

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Pancake kidney: Usually (one) kidney remains in pelvic region

Horseshoe kidney: kidneys fuse in pelvice region and form a single U. Can’t ascend because of IMA

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Describe pathophysiology of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

How do cysts grow? [4]

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Mutation on polycystin gene: involved in production in primary cilia (ciliopathy)

Primary cilia involved in cell adhesion, calcium transport and cell cycle.

Cysts growth:

  • Cysts originates as dilations of intact tubule
  • Increased proliferation of cyst epithelium
  • Cyst epithelium becomes secretory resulting in increased fluid secretion into lumen of cyst
  • Cyst enlarges and loses contact with nephron
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Define GFR

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GFR = Clearance of substance

Total amount of fluid that is filtered through the glomerulus

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What is creatinine a breakdown product of? [1]

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creatine phosphate: found in muscle

Found at a steady-state concentration in the blood

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What are 4 disadvantages of using creatinine to eGFR? [3]

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using creatinine to estimate GFR underestiamtes GFR by 10-20%

underestimated in black ethnicities

malnourished patients have low muscle mass so overestimates eGFR

muscular individuals have raised muscle mass so underestimates GFR

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How is creatinine clearance measured?

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Cr Clearance = ( [U] / [P] ) x Volume

(Urine conc / plasma conc) x volume of urine

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Which variables are used for MDRD equation to measure clearance? [4]

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Need:
Cretinine
Age
Gender
Ethnicity

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Explain the MoA of Kidney absorption

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Reduce volume of water and solutes within urine but without changing the concentration: make a hypertonic medulla

MoA:

At thin descending loop
* Water pumped out via aquaporins due to increased osmolality produced by thick ascending limb pumping out Na+

At thick ascending limb
* Na is actively pumped into medullary space via Na/K channel
* Paracellular transport of Na, Ca and Mg down a electrochemical gradient
* This wall is impermeable to water.

At distal convoluted tubule:
* Aldosterone works to increase Na absorption

At collecting duct:

  • ADH opens aquaporins to reabsorb more water
  • Fluid passes down from here to ureter and ladders
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ADH acts via which receptor to cause aquaporin insertion? [1]

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ADH acts via V2 receptor to cause aquaporin 2 insertion and fluid movement from collecting duct to intersitium down osmotic gradient.

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What plasma concentration of glucose exceeds renal threshold, so glycosuria occurs / glucose threshold?

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At a plasma glucose level of about 10 mmol/L

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`Label the class of drugs found at A, B & C [3]

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A: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

B: Loop diuretics

C: Thiazides

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Name and explain which transport protein in the thick ascending loop of Henle assists NaKCl2 transporter

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Renal Outer Medullary potassium channel or ROMK

  • K is AT pumped into the tubular lumen / urine to generate positive voltage within the cell (because less K+ in)
  • This creates an overall voltage gradient of +80mV; from +10mV in the tubular lumen to -70mV in the tubular cell
  • This voltage difference drives Na into the tubular cell via NaKCl2 transporter
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Which transporter do thiazide diuretics inhibit? [1]
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Where is this transporter located? [1]

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Block Na+/Cl− cotransporter at distal convoluted tubules

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which arteries supply the kidneys? from what origins? what vertebral level found?
**_renal arteries_** - L1-L2 level - come from **thoracic aorta** - lie inferior to superior mesenteric artery
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what other function do macula dense cells do ? / what do they produce?
The macula densa cells also tonically produce **prostaglandin PGE2** which acts on **juxtaglomerular cells** to **stimulate renin releas**e low sodium levels = More prostaglandin = more renin
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what does clearance of PAH (para-amin-hippuric acid) measure?
Clearance of PAH (para-amin-hippuric acid) **measures renal plasma flow (RPF)** because all PAH is secreted into blood, therefore all blood passing through kidney is ‘cleared’ of PAH.
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what is the location, function and mechanism of action for the NKCC2 channels?
**_NKCC2 (Na-K-Cl cotransporter channel_** - _location:_ **thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle** - _function:_ to get **Na / Cl out** of the ascending limb and into extracellular fluid - _mechanism of action:_ i) luminal walls of the epithelial cells allows **sodium, potassium & chloride ions** to move passively together down their concentration gradient into the cells that make thick ascending limb ii) then, sodium is **actively transported** out into **extracellular space** by **Na/K ATP-ase** iii) **Cl- moves passively** with the sodium iv) most of K+ ions diffuse back into the lumen via K ion channels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sapTNUtrPdY
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what would happen if you blocked NKCC2, Cl- or K+ channels in ascending loop of Henle??
- leads to reduction of Na / Cl reabsorbtion - decreases **interstitial osmolality - get less water**e**reabsorbtion** in descending limb of Loop of Henle - causes an **increased excretion of water = diuresis** ## Footnote *Diuresis is a condition in which the kidneys filter too much bodily fluid. That increases your urine production and the frequency with which you need to use the bathroom.*
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which pump assists the NKCC2 pump? explain how xix
**_Renal Outer Medullary potassium channel or ROMK (_**royal orders make knights) - K+ out of the tubule cells into the lumen (where fluid is) - generates **postive voltage**: **10mV in tubular lumen** - creates an overall voltage difference of **80mV** between tubular lumen and tubular cell - this voltage difference **helps propel sodium via NCKK2 transporter** into tubular cells
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Furosemide: indications? MoA?
_**Furosemide removes excess water in the body** indications:_ - oedema - resistant hypertension _mechanism of action:_ - **blocks the transport of sodium (**and chloride) out of the loop of Henle and into interstitial fluid of medulla - causes a lower concentration of sodium & other solutes in interstial fluid - SO, less water is reabsorbed in descending loop of Henle (remember, water follows Na) - **means _Na, & water is kept in the urine:_ prevents reabsorbtion of 20% Na & 15% H20** - SO, more water excreted \* furosemide, and other loop, diuretics **act independently of ADH \***
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where in body are cells that detect stretch - and what does this cause a release of?
Specialised muscle cells: **right atrium** and **inferior vena cava.** In response to stretch (indicating increased preload) these cells release **_atrial natriuretic peptide_ (ANP)**
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Name 2 sreening methods used (by Bart's Health Trust) for nutritional screening for adults [1] and children [1]?
MUST (adults) and STAMP (paedatrics - Screening Tool for the Assessment of Malnutrition in Paediatrics)
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How often should you repeat MUST assessment? [1]
weekly
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How would you calculate a MUST score? [3] How do you work out an Action Plan for MUST? [1]
**MUST:** 1. BMI 2. Weight Loss 3. Acute disease effect 4. Add scores for 1-3 5. Action Plan
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Whats important to think when assessing malnutrition? [1]
Often missed in overweight patient (high BMI would be scored agaisnt in MUST)
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What is a surrogate measure for measuring weight? [1]
Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) [1] (can measure in supine position)
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If MUAC is less than [], BMI is likely to be underweight (<20 kg/m2) If MUAC IS over [], BMI is likely to be overweight ( >30 kg/m2) .
If MUAC is **under 23.5**, BMI is likely to be **under 20 (underweight)** If MUAC IS **>32,** BMI is likely to be **>30 (overweight)**
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What does Handgrip Dynamometry (HGD) or Grip Strength measure? [1] How do you take? [3]
Measures muscle strength & endurance: predictor of mortatility Can be measured * -supine or sitting position * -dominant or non-dominant side * -repeated measures to mirror original position
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It is a widely held belief that low albumin arises because of inadequate protein intake. Explain what causes Hypoalbuminaemia in hospital? [2]
Cause in hospital: is **inflammation** and **sepsis**: * increased C-Reactive Protein * White Cell Count * pyrexia * infection In these patients capillary walls become more ‘porous’ and albumin drifts out --> low plasma albumin Low albumin often occurs in sick, malnourished patients, **but it is not caused by poor intake**
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Describe changes that occur when refeeding occurs in refeeding sydrome What do you become reduced in? [4]
Metabolism changes from fatty acids to carbohydrates Raised insulin secretion Insulin stimulates **K+, P04-, Mg2+ to return to cells** ∴ intracellular stores are replenished but at the **expense of plasma concentrations.** See: * Hypokalaemia * Hypomagenesiumia * **Hypopohopshataemia** * Thiamine deficiency
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Which Ptx are at risk of refeeding syndrome? [1] Which Ptx are at high risk of refeeding syndrome? [4] Which Ptx are at very high risk of refeeding syndrome? [4]
**Risk** * Any ptx with very little food for more than 5 days **High risk** ONE OF: Any one the following; * BMI less than 16 * Unintentional weight loss >15% in last 3-6 months * Little or no nutritional intake for more than 10 days * Low levels of K, PO, Mg prior to feeding **Very high risk** TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: * BMI less than 18.5 * Unintentional weight loss >10% in last 3-6 months * Little or no nutrition for more than 5 days * A history of alcohol abuse or drug use including chemotherapy, antacids or diuretics
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How can you provide nutritional support from supplemental drinks? [3]
Milkshake style * Calorie content varies * Ready made Juice based * Fat free Powdered * Not nutritionally complete * Is the patient able to mix it
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What nutritonal supplements could you provide for ptx with dysphagia? [5]
* Pre-thickened drinks * Thickening of supplement drinks with a thickener * Yoghurt style drinks * Smoothie style drinks * Yoghurt/dessert pot type supplements
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What are the three types of immunological rejection? [3] xx
**Hyperacute**: minutes to hours **Acute**: one to six weeks **Chronic**: months to years (Defined on basis of time to occurrence)
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What are two mechanisms that acute rejection occurs?
Acute rejection can be either via: **Acute Cellular Rejection (ACR)** - Cytotoxic T **lymphocyte** response - Macrophage response OR **Acute Antibody Mediated Response (AMR)** * B lymphocyte response making **antibodies** (agaisnt **MHC Class 1 /2 antigens** or **ABO blood group** antigens)
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Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR): What are the main antigens targets of antibodies? [3] Where does this mainly occur? [1]
Antibody targets: * MHC (Class I & II): **HLA** **antigens**: * ABO antigens * MHC class I-related chain A (MICA) Target location: **endothelium** - targets arteries and capillaries (because these are the cells first meet after transplantation)
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With regards to acute rejection of transplants, how would you detect antibody prescence?
Detect antibody presence with **complement**: **C4d** * The antibody-antigen complex activates the compliment system * This produces **C4d molecules** (which forms covalent bonds with endothelial cells) * C4d molecules are stained easily * This shows that **acute rejection has occurred** *Staining for C4d is a very good proxy for detecting antibodies*
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# Acute antibody mediated transplatn rejecton: there is a very good correlation between high [] levels and [] antibodies.
there is a very good correlation between high **C4d** levels and **donor specific** antibodies.
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What is criteria for diagnosis of acute antibody rejection? [3]
Evidence of **acute renal injury on histology** (often microvascular inflammation) Evidence of **antibody activity C4d staining** in peritubular capillaries Circulating **anti-donor specific antibodies**
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Explain how AMR causes damage in hyperacute rejection
change from **anti-coagulant** to **pro-coagulant** state: - antibodies bind to surface of epithelial cells: become **pro-coagulant** and **clots form** - causes downstream infarction - causes haem.
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Summary of hyperacute rejection: Within 1 hr you get [] infiltrate of peritubular capillaries Within 12-24 hrs you get what effects? [2]
Within 1 hr you get **neutrophils** infiltrate of peritubular capillaries Within 12-24 hrs you get **intravascular coagulation and cortical necrosis**
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How can we prevent hyperacute rejection? [3]
1. Use somone who is **ABO compatabile** (O is universal donor) 2. **screen for preformed antibodies**: * **Direct cross match:** mix donor cells and recipient serum. Look for complement activation (positive is bad) * **Beads with bound HLA**: look to see if recipient serum binds to HLA beads
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What are the most important HLAs? [3]
HLA A HLA B HLA DR Each have two genes
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What kidney pathology is depicted? [1]
Pancake kidney
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What kidney pathology is depicted? [1]
Pancake kidney
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What kidney pathology is depicted? [1]
Horseshoe kidney
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What kidney pathology is depicted? [1]
Polycystic kidney disease
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Name the gene that has a defect to cause this pathology [1]
Polycystin gene
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Abdominal CT showing []
Abdominal CT showing **polycystic kidneys**
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Label A & B of developing kidneys
A: **mesonephric bud** B: **uteric bud**
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What type of renal pathology is depicted here? IgA neuropathy Membrane change disease Glomerulonephritis Acute rejection from kidney transplant
What type of renal pathology is depicted here? IgA neuropathy Membrane change disease Glomerulonephritis **Acute rejection from kidney transplant** Focal glomerulitis in active antibody mediated rejection-Banff score g3. Dilated glomerular capillaries are filled with swollen endothelial cells and inflammatory cells (PAS, 200×).
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Describe what pathology is occuring at the arrow heads in this renal artery
Inflammatory cells (arrows) infiltrate the intima in intimal arteritis, due to **acute cell mediated rejection**

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