Week 6 Flashcards
2 types of TCR
alpha, beta - 95%
gamma, delta - 5%
Killer T cell is also called
Cytotoxic
In the cortex of thymus there is ____ selection
Positive
In the medulla of thymus there is ____ selection
Negative
Where do T cells develope?
Bone marrow
Cells expressing gamma-delta-TCR arise firstly in
Embryonic development
Is there a selection process in gamma-delta-TCR?
No
What is needed for selection of apha-beta-T cell?
Recognition of self MHC
NOT recognizing self Ag
Positive selection aim
Recognize self MHC+peptide
If weak binding- Apoptosis
AIRE controls?
Expression of self peptides by thymic medullary epithelial cells
Negative selection aim
DIfferentiate self and foreign Ag
How many survive positive selection?
45%
How many survive negative selection?
5%
When do T cell activate?
When they encounter their specific Ag
Dendritic cells migrate via ____ to regional lymph nodes
Afferent lymphatics