PASSMED Flashcards
Main role if IL1
Induce fever
What cytokine is responsible for hypotension
IL1-
main immunoglobin in breast milk
Iga
effects of il1
- increase expression of adhesion on endothelium
- release of NO
- vasodilator
what IG provides localised protection on mucous membranes
Iga
ACID- EGG-T
Type 1 Anaphylactic
Type 2 Cytotoxic
Type 3 Immune complex
Type 4 Delayed type
IgE
IgG
IgG
T cells
First immunoglobulin secreted in response to infection
Igm
IL-2 is mainly secreted by……..
Th1 cells
Which cell surface marker quantifies total T cell count?
CD3
What part of immunoglobulin is responsible for antigen affinity
Variable region
Receptor for Epstein Barr virus
Cd21
What cell mediated organ rejection
B cells
Immunological changes seen in HIV
Reduction in CD4, IL2, NK function, hypersensitivity response
Increase in b cell activation, b2 microglobulin
In the context of T cell development, what is the purpose of negative selection?
To eliminate T cells that react strongly with self-antigens
What is the primary target of the autoantibodies involved in the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis?
Postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors