Overview of Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Which system uses PAMPs and DAMPs?
A
The innate immune system
2
Q
PAMPs
A
Pathogen Associated Molecular Patterns
3
Q
DAMPs
A
Damage Associated Molecular Patterns
4
Q
Two examples of PAMPs
A
Bacterial lipopolysaccharide, viral RNA
5
Q
Three examples of DAMPs
A
Heat shock proteins, uric acid, mammalian DNA
6
Q
Where does clonal deletion of self-reactive cells take place?
A
Primary lymphoid organs (bone marrow and thymus)
