MHC Flashcards
how does MHC regulate T cells and NK cells?
stimulates T and inhibits NK
MHC r/t transplant graph rejection
must must must be identical in the MHC/HLA or else you will reject. even if you only differ there and are exactly the same in the genome (entirely.)
the MHC is CRITICAL. (10-14 days.)
HLA
the human MHC - human leukocyte antigen
genes encoded in the HLA complex are…
on the inside OR outside (MHC 1 and 2)
NOTE THAT :
TAP1 TAP2 LMP2 LMP7 DOA DMA DMBare all encoded by MHC 2 BUT they are not expressed on the membrane but they are vital to development and processing.
MHC class 1 isotopes
HLA A, B, C - highly polymorphic. 3 subunts plus one B2 micro globulin. the micro glob is monomorphic. (also only 1 chain/protein helps to bind)
also have EFG which are less polymorphic - they regulate NK cells and are thought to maintain the embryo/fetus
MHC class 2 isotopes
HLA DP DR DQ - alpha and beta - a1 a2 b1 b2
have two chains - a little less polymorphic but fairly high - both chains contribute to binding
chromosome 6 organization and characteristics
Region class 2 –> 3 —> 1
class 2/region 2:
DP IIIIII
DQ IIIIII
DR IIIIIIII (longer because two betas and one alpha)
class 1 region 1:
B II
C II
A II
DR HAS MAJOR VARIABILITY
note - B2 micro glob is coded on a different chrome so not linked
what is the importance of MHC 1 and 2 distribution?
it is how we make an immune response
what has ZERO MHC 1 or 2?
RBC’s
Where are there many MHC 1? and fewer?
many - T, B, Macro, Dend, Neutro
less- thymus, liver, kidney, brain
Where are there many MHC 2? and fewer?
many- B, macro, dendritic and thymus
SO IN APC’s and thymus
and a very small amt in T cells but we don’t really know why. only activated T cells.
what has both MHC 1 and 2?
APC’s and thymus
MHC genes are expressed…
codominantly.
trans-complement
in DR - so MORE DR molecules
variability in MHC 1
super variable only in the spot where antigen binds. the other three a1 a2 a3 and b2microglob are slightly variable…