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Microbiology
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05/24/2010

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Term
First antibody secreted in an immune response. Presence of this antibody indicates that antigenic exposure is a recent event. Secreted as a pentamer with five identical units joined by a J chain. It is a large molecule with 10 binding sites. Binds very strongly to pathogens with repetitive epitopes. Powerful activator of hte complement system. What is it?
Definition
IgM
Term
This is the second antibody to be secreted. It is secreted in very large amounts and has a longer half life than the "early antibody". It is the most abundant antibody in the blood and lymph. Has 4 subclasses. What is it?
Definition
IgG
Term
These two sublcasses of IgG readily cross the human placenta and NK cells express an Fc receptor, CD16, which is specific for the same two sublcasses of IgG. Name these two subclasses.
Definition
IgG1 and IgG3
Term
This antibody occurs as a monomer and as a dimer. The monomeric form is secreted into the bloodstream and the dimeric form contains a j chain and secretory component. It is transported across the epithelium and found in the lumen of the gut as well as in secretions and on mucus membranes. More of this antibody is produced in the gut than all other Ig from other sources combined. It is believed to play a role in eosinophil degranulation. There have also been trimeric and tetrameric forms of this antibody. Which antibody is this?
Definition
IgA
Term
This antibody bind to high affinity receptors on mast cells and basophils and plays a major role in the pathogenesis of allergic rxns. Involved in the immune response against helminthic parasites
Definition
IgE
Term
this is the least understood immunoglobulin. It has no known function when secreted. but it is expressed on the surface of B cells and with IgM it acts as the B cell receptor for antigen.
Definition
IgD
Term
PAMP of TLR 2
Definition
gramp positive peptidoglycan
Term
PAMP of TLR 3
Definition
dsRNA

remember that TLRs bind microbial prokaryotic structuers
Term
PAMP of TLR 4 and its mediators (2 co-factors)
Definition
LPS= endotoxin of gram negative bacteria. Mediated by CD14 and MD2
Term
PAMP of TLR 5
Definition
flagellin
Term
PAMP of TLR 6
Definition
mycoplasmal lipopeptide
Term
PAMP of TLR 7
Definition
ssRNA and Imidazoquinoloines (antiviral compounds)
Term
PAMP of TLR 9
Definition
bacterial DNA
Term
PAMP of TLR 1
Definition
bacterial lipopetide
Term
IL-1 activity
Definition
Pyrogenic which means that it induces fever (this implies that it has endocrine activity since it travels far to hypothalamus for fever induction) and pro-inflammatory induces IL-6 production
Term
IL2
Definition
activation fo NK cells, T cells and B cells and macrophages
Term
IL-6
Definition
Pyrogenic (fever induction so has endocrine capability) and pro inflammatory. Also induces actue phase protein production (it is made when macrophage ingests an organism, IL-6 wil act on hepatocytes to induce the production of the acute phase proteins: mannose binding protein, fibrinogen, and c-reactive protein) also i nduces T and B cell proliferation
Term
IL-8
Definition
chemoattractant(in the skin it is secreted by karatinocytes to attract neutrophils in the innate response) it also up regulates the expression of adhesion molecules
Term
IL-12
Definition
activation of NK cells
Term
TNF alpha
Definition
Induces IL-1 and PG-E2 synthesis and also induces production of acute phase proteins
Term
INF
Definition
posesses anti-viral activity
Term
What is the Fc receotor that binds IgG on NK cells?
Definition
CD16

when it binds IgG(which is already bound to the viral ag), then there is activation of the K function (NK activation) and expression fo the FasL to bind Fas+ cell which causes the release of perforins and granzyme to induce apoptosis

Note: Engagement of the Fas system leads to cell death)
Term
Which CD expressed by NK cells is unique to NK cells?
Definition
CD56
(note: NK cells also express CD2)
Term
waht are 4 activators of the NK cell?
Definition
1. IL-12
2. INF-alpha
3. INF-beta
4. TNF-alpha
Term
wehat is an adjuvant?
Definition
a material that enhances mmunogenicity e.g. alum
Term
what are the 3 phases of the antigen elimination curve?
Definition
for IV injected antigen
1. equilibrium phase-time required for equlibration of antigen with tissue and fluids, antigen removed during this phase can be found in liver spleen and lung
2. catabolic decay phase; 4-7 days; antibody is being produced but not detectable, this is antigen removal phase
3. immune elimination phase; accelerated removal due to binding of newly formed antibody with antigen, possible to detect free circulating antibody.
Term
How do host cells protect themselves from MAC cytolysis?
Definition
CD59= protectin=HRF protects the host cell from lysis by inhibiting mac formatin even if C5bC6789 attaches to the host cell.
Term
Which complement factors promote chemotaxis for neutrop[hils and monocytes?
Definition
C3a and C5a also C567
Term
Which complement products participate in immune adherance where they enhance adherance of phagocytes to vascular endothelium during the process of phagocyte mobilizatin?
Definition
C3a C5a
(which are also chemotactic factors)
Term
Which complement activatin products possess anaphylatoxin activity, which increases vascular permeability, smooth muscle contraction and mast cell degranulatin. These changes make it easier for antibody and cells to leak out of hte blood into the site of an infection. the increased fluid in the tissues also enhances the migration of presenting cells to local lymph nodes. List the factors in order of increasing magnitude of anaphylatoxin acitvity
Definition
C5a>C3a>C4a
Term
Which complement receptor is a member of the B cell co-receptor complex that will increase the signal transduction
Definition
CR2 which is also CR21
Term
Which compliment receptor is absolutely necessary for immune complex clearance?
Definition
CR1
Term
which complement receptor binds m, rbc, b cells, granulocytes?
Definition
CR1
Term
Which complement receptor binds B cells (b cell activationn)
Definition
CR2 (CD21)
Term
which complement receptor binds m, m0, and granulocytes(which play a role in opsonization)
Definition
CR3
Term
which complement receptor binds plt?
Definition
CR4
Term
Which cytokines interfere with virus replicatin but do not stop the infection?
Definition
Inteferons: INF alpha, inf beta, inf gamma
Term
Which cytokines are colony stimulating factors i.e. promote hemopoiesis?
Definition
G-CSF (granulocytes)
M-CSF (macrophages)
GM-CSF (granulocyte/macrophage)
SCF (differentiation of BM stem cells)
IL3
IL6
IL7
IL11
Term
chemotactic cytokines?
Definition
RANTES (regulated on activatin normal t cell expressed and secreted)
Eotaxin (eosinophil selective)
IL-8
SDF-1
Term
Overproductin of IL-1 and TNF-alpha can result in which two cytokine related diseases>?
Definition
bacterial septic shock (macrophage overproduction of hte two cytokines and
toxic shock syndrome (superantigen induced polyclonal t cell activation and overproductin of the two cytokines)
Term
what are the classic symptoms of septic shock?
Definition
hypotension, fever, diarrhea, and DIC (dissiminated intervascular coagulation)
Term
Which cytokine stimulates profliferatin of plasma cells possibly contributing to uncontrolled cell proliferation?
Definition
IL6
Term
decreased CMI due to reduced expression of IL-2R causes immune supression ... indicated which disease?
Definition
Chagas
Term
Produced by various cells
Used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis and Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Inhibits viral replication, suppresses cell proliferation
Definition
INF Alpha (roferon)
Term
Produced by many leucocytes and by fibroblasts
Used in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Antiviral activity
Cytostatic for tumor cells
Stimulation of B cells
Pyretic
Definition
INF beta (avonex)
Term
INF-γ (Actimmune®)
Definition
Functionally distinct from INF-α and INF-β.
Acts as a messenger between TH cells and phagocytes.
Used in the treatment of CGD
Produced by
TH cells (main source) in response to IL-2 or Ag stimulation
NK cells
CD8+ cells
Phagocytes
In vitro effects:
Antiviral activity
Cytostatic for tumor cells
Activation of phagocytes
Superoxide ion production (↑intracellular killing)
MHC Class II expression
Activation of endothelial cells
Pyretic
Induction of acute phase proteins
Increased MHC expression
Term
A CC chemokine, like RANTES
Produced by many cells
CCR-3 receptor specific, eosinophil selective: attracts and activates eosinophils
Synergistic activity with IL-5.
IL-4 up-regulates VCAM-1 expression, ↑eos migration
Definition
Eotaxin
Term
Regulated on Activation, Normal T cell Expressed and Secreted
A CC chemokine like eotaxin (with a double cysteine motif)
Produced by many cells (lymphocytes, etc)
Also known as CCL5, it binds to CCR5, a co-receptor for HIV,
and can suppress HIV infection.
Chemotactic for monocytes
dendritic cells
NK cells
Eosinophils
Basophils
T cells
Also activates these cells
Possesses anti tumor activity
Promotes CHAK formation (CC-chemokine activated killer)
Definition
RANTES/CCL5
Term
Secreted by activated lymphocytes, macrophages, neutrophils and NK cells
Broad range of activities including
IL-1 and PG-E2 synthesis by activated macrophages.
Induction of acute phase protein production
Expression of MHC antigens
Receptors TNF-R1/TNF-R2
TNF-R1 contains a death domain; interacts with TRADD/FADD causing apoptosis
Activates transcription factor NF-κB
TNF-R2 also activates NF-κB
Definition
TNF alpha
Term
Also known as lymphotoxin
Expressed by and acts on many cell types.
Similar in range and activity to TNF-α but less potent.
Mitogenic for B cells
Definition
TNF Beta
Term
IL-1α (membrane form), IL-1β (secreted form)
Produced by activated APCs (B cells, dendritic cells, macrophages)
Pyrogenic
Many effects on various targets
Activation of TH cells
Proliferation of B cells
Activation of NK cells
Increased ICAM expression on vascular endothelial cells
Chemotactic for macrophages and neutrophils
Definition
IL-1
Term
Produced by activated TH1 cells, which also express IL-2R
Promotes growth of T cells
Also acts on B cells, NK cells and LAK cells
Definition
IL-2 (autocrine function)
Term
Produced by TH1 and TH2 cells
Stimulates haematopoietic cells of multiple lineages
Proinflammatory and mast cell stimulatory functions
Definition
IL-3
Term
Produced by activated TH2 cells and mast cells
Affects activation, proliferation and differentiation of B cells
Isotype switch inducing factor to IgG1 and then to IgE
Also induces proliferation of TH2 cells
Up-regulates MHC Class II expression on macrophages
Stimulates growth of mast cells
Definition
IL-4
Term
Similar to IL-4
Synergistic activity with IL-4 for IgE production
Induction of growth and differentiation of eosinophils
Definition
IL-5
Term
Similar properties with IL-1. Serves as a cofactor.
Secreted by macrophages, BM stromal cells and lymphocytes
Promotes proliferation and terminal differentiation of B cells
Stimulates ab secretion by plasma cellsPromotes differentiation of myeloid stem cells
Induces production of acute phase proteins by hepatocytes
Definition
IL-6
Term
Secreted by BM stromal cells and thymocytes
Regulation of B & T cell development and maturation
Induction of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1, IL-6
Definition
IL-7
Term
Chemokine for neutrophils, T cells, basophils
Promotes angiogenesis
Definition
IL-8
Term
Pleiotropic cytokine mainly produced by Th2 cells
Stimulates cell proliferation and regulates hemopoiesis
May be involved in asthma pathogenesis
Definition
IL-9
Term
Produced by activated T cells, primarily TH2, monocytes, mast cells
Related to EBV
Inhibition of proinflammatory cytokines from activated monocytes and macrophages
Promotion of B cell proliferation
Definition
IL-10
Term
Produced by stromal cells
Induction of haemopoiesis
Production of acute phase proteins by hepatocytes (pro inflammatory)
Definition
IL-11
Term
Produced by activated APCs
Promotes differentiation of TH0 → TH1
Costimulator of TH1 activity: expression of IL-2R, secretion of IL-2, INF-γ
Enhances NK proliferation
Definition
IL-12
Term
Like IL-4, produced by TH2 cells and promotes IgE production
Possesses anti-inflammatory properties
Definition
IL-13
Term
Hyperproduction promotes development of B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Definition
IL-14 (BCGF)
Term
Cytokines involved in B cell activation
Definition
IL-1
IL-4
IL-6
IFN
triggering: proliferatin of B cells, isotype/class switching.
Term
what does it mean when a B cell undergoes early class switch?
Definition
some activated B cells will undergo an early class switching and differentiate immediately into antibody secreting plasma cells. Secrete IgM antibodies only, which contributes to the humoral response.
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