Perio Flashcards
What percent is IgG?
80-85% (21 days)
What percent is IgM?
5-10 (10 days)
What percent is IgA?
10 % (6 days)
What antibody is secretory?
IgA
What antibody is the antigen receptor on B lymphocytes?
IgD
What antibody is involved with mast cells, basophils, histamine, allergic responses?
IgE
What’s the variable region called?
Fab
Whats the fixed region called?
Fc
What’s a local response?
residence cells stay in the connective tissue
Difference in monoclonal and polyclonal response?
Monoclonal: just one antibody made, it’s easy to find
Polyclonal: so many antibodies are produced that you can’t find it (needle in haystack analogy)
What’s systemic exposure?
When the bacteria breaks the epithelium
What are the two parts of gingivitis and limited disease?
Neutrophil clearance
Bacterial penetration
What’s an LBP? and where is it?
LPS binding protein (on a macrophage)
What cell helps with building and turning over collagen?
Fibroblast
What’s an endo vs exo peptidase?
Endopeptidase: cleaves inside the molecule
Exopeptidase: cleaves outside the molecule