Molecular mimicry Flashcards
1
Q
Group A steptoccocal M protein - what is self antigen with similar structure and consequent disease which may occur?
A
Antigen found in cardiac muscle
Rheumatic fever
2
Q
Bacterial heat-shock proteins- what is self antigen with similar structure and consequent disease which may occur?
A
Self-heat shock proteins
None proved disease
3
Q
Coxsackie B4 nuclear protein- what is self antigen with similar structure and consequent disease which may occur?
A
Pancreatic islet cells glutamate decarboxylase
Type 1 diabetes
4
Q
Campylobacter jejuni glycoproteins- what is self antigen with similar structure and consequent disease which may occur?
A
Myelin-associated gangliosides and glycolipids
Gullian- Bare syndrome
