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03/16/2014

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Term
Lymph Node
Follicle
Medulla
Paracortex
Definition
Follicle- B cell localization
Medulla - Cords with lymphocytes and plasma cells, Sinuses with reticular cells and macrophages
Paracortex- T cells, high endothelial venues
Term
Lymph drainage
Stomach
Duodenum, Jejunum
Sigmoid colon
Above pectinate line
Below pectinate line
Testes
Scrotum
Thigh
Lateral side of the food
Definition
Stomach - Celiac
Duodenum, Jejunum - Superior mesenteric
Sigmoid colon - colic > inf mesenteric
Above pectinate line - internal iliac
Below pectinate line - superficial inguinal
Testes - para aortic
Scrotum - superficial inguinal
Thigh - superficial inguinal
Lateral side of the food - popliteal
Term
Spleen
Definition
Sinusoids - macrophages, barrell hoop BM, red pulp
PALS - T cells, in white pulp
Follicles - B cells, white pulp
Term
Splenic dysfunction
Definition
Dec IgM, leads to decreased complement activation, dec C3b opsonization, increased susceptibility to encapsulated organisms
Term
Encapsulated organisms
Definition
S pneumo, H flu, N meningitidis, Salmonella, Klebsiella, GBS
Term
Thymus
Definition
T cell differentiation and maturation
Epithelium of the 3rd branchial pouch
Cortex - immature T cells (pos selection)
Medulla - mature T cells, epithelial reticular cells containing Hassel's corpuscles (neg selection)
Term
MHC1
Definition
HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C
Binds TCR and CD8
Expressed on all nucleated cells
Mediates viral immunity
*Pairs with B2-microglobulin
Term
MHC2
Definition
HLA-DR, DQ, DP
Binds TCR and CD4
Expressed on only antigen presenting cells
Term
HLA A3
Definition
Hemochromatosis
Term
HLA B27
Definition
Psoriasis
Anklyosing Spondylitis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Reiter's syndrome
Term
HLA DQ2/DQ8
Definition
Celiac dz
Term
HLA DR2
Definition
MS
Hay fever
SLE
Goodpastures
Term
HLA DR3
Definition
DM type 1
Graves dz
Term
HLA DR4
Definition
RA
DM type 1
Term
HLA DR5
Definition
Pernicious anemia
Hashimotos Thyroiditis
Term
Natural Killer Cells
Definition
Use perforin and granzymes to induce apoptosis of virally infected cells and tumor cells
Enhances by IL-2,IL-12, IFN-B, IFN-a
Induced to kill when exposed to nonspecific activation signal or *absence of MHC1 on target cell surface
Term
B cell function
Definition
Make Ab -
IgG- opsonize bacteria, neutralize viruses, Type 2 and 3 HS rxn
IgG, IgM - activate complement
IgE - Sensitize Mast Cells, Allergy (type 1 HS Rxn)
Hyperacute and humorally mediated acute an chronic organ rejection
Term
T cell function
Definition
CD4 - help B cells make Ab and produce cytokines
CD8 - kill virus infected cells directly
*Delayed cell mediated hypersensitivity rxn
Acute and chronic cellular organ rejection
Term
T cell differentiation
Definition
Pos selection: Thymic cortx t cells expressing TCRs capable of binding surface self MHC molecules survive
Neg selection: Medulla T cells expressing surface TCRs with high affinity for self antigens undergo apoptosis
Term
Naive T cell activation
Definition
Foreign body is phagocytozied by dendritic cell
Foreign antigen is presented with MHC 2 and recognized by TCR on Th
Costimulatory signal is given by interaction of B7 and CD28
Th cell activates and produces cytokines. Able to recognize and kill infected cell
Term
B cell activation and class switching
Definition
B cell receptor mediated endocyotsis
Foreign antigen is presented on MHC 2 and recognized by TCR on Th cell
CD40 R (B cell) binds CD40L (T cell)
Th cell secretes cytokines to determine Ig class switching on B cell
Term
Helper T cells
Definition
Th1: Secretes IFNg (Mac), IL-2 (Tcells); inhibited by IL-4, and IL-10
Mac-lymph interaction: stimulate each other
Th2: Secretes IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, IL-13
Recruits eosinophils for parasite defense and promotes IgE production from B cells
Inhib by IFN-g
Term
Cytotoxic T cells
Definition
Kill virus infected, neoplastic and donor graft cells by inducing apoptosis
Release perforin, granzyme (serene protease act apoptosis), and granulysin (antimicrobial, induce apoptosis)
Term
Regulatory T cells
Definition
Helps maintain specific immune response by suppressing CD4 and CD8 T cell effector functions
Express CD3, CD4, and CD25 cell surface markers
Prod anti inflamm cytokines like IL-10, TGF-B
Term
Ab structure
Definition
Fc portion of IgG and IgM fixes complement
Term
IgG
Definition
Main Ab in delayed response to antigen, most abundant
Fixes complement, crosses placenta, opsonizes bacteria, neutralizes bacterial toxins and viruses
Term
IgA
Definition
Mucus membrane. Monomer in circulation, dimer when secreted.
Located in early breast milk
Term
IgM
Definition
Immediate response to antigen
Fixes complement, antigen R on the surface of B cells
Term
IgD
Definition
Found on the surface of many B cells and in serum
Term
IgE
Definition
Binds mast cells and basophils
Cross links when exposed to allergen, mediating Type 1 HS Rxn via release of histamine
Term
Complement pathways
Definition
MAC defends against GN bacteria
Classic - IgG or IgM mediated
Alternative - microbe surface molecules
Lectin - mannose or other microbial sugars
Term
Complement function
Definition
C3b - opsonization (along with IgG)
C3a, C5a - anapylaxis
C5a - neutrophil chemotaxis
C5b-9 - cytolysis by MAC
Term
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
Definition
Hereditary angioedema, ACE inhibitors are CI'd
Term
C3 deficiency
Definition
Severe recurrent pyogenic sinus and respiratory tract infections; inc susceptibility to type 3 HS rxns
Term
C5-C9 deficiency
Definition
Recurrent neisseria bacteremia
Term
DAF deficiency
Definition
complement mediated lysis of RBCs and PNH
Term
Secreted by macrophages
Definition
IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, TNF-a
Term
IL-1
Definition
Endogenous pyrogen
Activates endothelium to express adhesion molecules
Chemokine secretion to recruit neutrophils
Term
IL-6
Definition
Pyrogen, secreted by Th-2 also
Stim acute phase proteins
Term
IL-8
Definition
Major chemotactic factor for Neutrophils
Term
IL-12
Definition
Induces diff of T cells into Th1 cells
Activates NK cells
Also secreted by B cells
Term
TNF-a
Definition
mediates septic shick
Activates endothelium
Causes leukocyte recruitment, vascular leak
Term
Cytokines secreted by T cells
Definition
All - IL-2, IL-3
Th1 - IFN-g
Th2 - IL-4, IL-5, IL-10
Term
IL-2
Definition
Stimulates growth of T helper, cytotoxic and Regulatory T cells
Term
IL-3
Definition
Supports growth of Bone marrow stem cells
Term
IFN-g
Definition
Activates Macrophages and Th1 cells
Suppresses Th2 cells
Antoviral and antitumor properties
Term
IL-4
Definition
Differentiation into Th2 cells
Promotes growth of B cells
Class switching to IgG and IgE
Term
IL-5
Definition
Differentiation of B cells
Class switching to IgA
Differentiation of eosinophils
Term
IL-10
Definition
Inflammatory response
Inhibits actions of activated T cells and Th1
Term
Inteferon Mechanism
Definition
Place uninfected cells in an antiviral state
Induce production of ribonuclease that inhibits viral protein synthesis by degrading viral mRNA
a and B- interfere with viral protein synthesis
g - inc MHC 1 and 2 expression and antigen presentation
Term
Cell surface proteins
Definition
T cells - TCR, CD3, CD28
Th cells - CD4, CD40L
Cytotoxic T cells - CD8
B cells - IgD, IgM, CD19, CD20, CD21, CD40, MHC 2, B7
Macrophages - CD14, CD40, MHC 2, B7
NK cells - CD16, CD56
Term
Superantigens
Definition
Cross link the B region of the T cell receptor to the MHC 2 on APCs. Can activate T cell leading to massive cytokine release
Term
Endotoxins/LPS
Definition
Directly stim macrophages by binding to Endotoxin R on CD14
Term
Live attenuated vaccine
Definition
Microorganism retains its capacity for transient growth within inoculated host. Induces a cellular response
Induces long lasting immunity
Measles, mumps, polio, rubella, varicella, yellow fever, intranasal flu
Term
Inactiavted or killed vaccine
Definition
Maintains epitope structure on surface antigens, induces humoral immunity
Booster needed
Cholera, hep A, polio (salk), rabies
Term
Type 1 HS Rxn
Definition
Anaphylactic and atopic
Free antigen cross links IgE on presensitized mast cells and basophils
Releases histamine
"Wheal and Flare reaction"
Term
Type 2 HS Rxn
Definition
Cytotoxic (Ab mediated)
IgM and IgG bind to fixed Ag on enemy cell, leading to cellular destruction
Opsonization, Complement lysis, Ab-dep cell mediated cytotoxicity
Term
Type 3 HS Rxn
Definition
Immune complex - Ag/Ab
Activate complement, neutrophils release lysosomal enzymes
Serum Sickness, Arthrus Rxn
Term
Serum Sickness
Definition
Type 3 HS Rxn
Ab against foreign proteins are produced, deposit in membranes where they fix complement
Fever, urticaria, arthralgias, proteinuria, lymphadenopathy 5-10 days after exposure
Term
Arthrus rxn
Definition
Type 3 HS Rxn
Local subacute Ab mediated hypersensitivity
Intradermal injection of antigen induces antibodies
Edema, necrosis and activation of complement (5-12 hrs)
Term
Type 4 HS Rxn
Definition
Delayed (T cell mediated)
Sensitized T cells encounter antigen, release lymphokines, leads to Macrophage activation
Transplant rejection, TB skin tests
Term
Febrile Nonhemolytic transfusion rxn
Definition
Type 2 HS Rxn
Host Ab against donor HLA antigens and leukocytes
Fever, HA, Chills, flushing
Term
Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Rxn
Definition
Type 2 HSN Rxn
Intravascular hemolysis or extravascular hemolysis
Fever, hypotension, tachypnea, tachrcardia, flank pain, hemoglobinemia, jaundice
Term
Antinuclear Abs (ANA)
Definition
SLE
Term
Anti-dsDNA, anti smith
Definition
SLE
Term
Antihistone
Definition
Drug induced lupus
"sounds like mefepristone = drug"
Term
Rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP
Definition
Rheumatoid arthritis
Term
Anti-Scl-70 (anti-DNA topoisomerase 1)
Definition
Scleroderma diffuse
Term
Anticentromere
Definition
Scleroderma (CREST)
Term
Antimitochondrial
Definition
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Term
IgA antiendomysial, IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase
Definition
Celiac dz
Term
anti-BM
Definition
goodpastures
Term
Anti-desmoglein
Definition
Pemphigus vulgaris
Term
Antimicrosomal, antithyroglobulin
Definition
Hashimotos
Term
Anti-Jo-1, anti-SRP,
Definition
Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
Term
Anti-SSA (Anti-Ro)
Definition
Sjogren's syndrome
Term
Anti SSB (anti-La)
Definition
Sjogrens syndrome
Term
Anti-U1 RNP (ribonucleoprotein)
Definition
Mixed connective tissue dz
Term
Anti-smooth muscle
Definition
Autoimmune hepatitis
Term
Anti-glutamate decarboxylase
Definition
Type 1 DM
Term
c-ANCA
Definition
Wegeners
Term
p-ANCA
Definition
Microscopic polyangiitis, Churg Strauss syndrome
Term
No T cell immunodeficiency
Definition
Bacterial sepsis
CMV, EBV, VZV, chronic infection with resp/GI viruses
Candida, PCP
Term
No B cell immunodeficiency
Definition
Encapsulated organisms (SHiN SKiS)
Enteroviral encephalitis, poliovirus (live vaccine CI'd)
GI giardiasis (no IgA)
Term
No Granulocyte immunodeficiency
Definition
Staph, Burkholderia cepacia, Serratia, Nocardia
Candida, Aspergillus
Term
X linked Brutons Agammaglobulinemia
Definition
X linked recessive (boys)
Defect in BTK (tk gene) > no B cell maturation
Recurrent bacterial infections after 6 months
Dec B cells and Dec Immunoglobulins
Term
Selective IgA deficiency
Definition
Unkown
Majority asymptomatic, sinopulmonary infections
Anaphylaxis to IgA containing blood products
IgA < 7, False pos B-HCG tests due to heterophile Ab
Term
Common Variable immunodeficiency
Definition
Defect in B cell maturation
Can be acquired in 20-30s,
Inc risk AI dz, lymphoma, sinopulm infections
Dec Plasma cells, Immunoglobulin
Term
Thymic Aplasia (DiGeorge)
Definition
22q11 deletion, failure to dev 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches
Tetany, recurrent viral/fungal infections, congenital heart and great vessel dz
Dec T cells, Dec PTH, Dec Ca
Term
IL-12 R deficiency
Definition
Dec Th1 response
Disseminated mycobacterial infections
Dec IFN-g
Term
Hyper-IgE syndrome (Job's syndrome)
Definition
Th1 cells fail to produce IFN-g > inability of neurtrophils to respond to chemotactic stimuli
Coarse facies, cold staph abscess, retained primary teeth, Inc IgE, Dermatologic problems
Term
Chronic Mucocutaneous candidiasis
Definition
T cell dysfunction
Candida albicans infections of skin and mucus membranes
Term
SCID
Definition
Defective IL-12, adenosine Deaminase def
FTT, chronic diarrhea, thrush, recurrent infections, absence of thymic shadow
Tx: BM transplant
Dec T cell recombinant excision circles
Term
Ataxia Telangiectasia
Definition
Defects in the ATM gene which codes for DNA repair enzymes
Triad: cerebellar dysfunction, spider angioma, IgA deficiency
Inc AFP, poor smooth pursuit of moving targets
Term
Hyper-IgM syndrome
Definition
Defective CD40L on helper T cells > no class switching
Severe pyogenic infections early in life
Inc IgM, dec other types
Term
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Definition
X linked; in WAS Gene on X chromosome
T cells unable to reorganize actin cytoskeleton
Triad: Thrombocytopenic purpura, infections, eczema
Inc IgE, IgA, Dec IgM, thrombocytopenia
Term
LAD
Definition
Defect in LFA - integrin (CD18) protein on phagocytes
Recurrent bacterial infections, absent pus formation, delayed separation of the umbilical cord
Neutrophilia
Term
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Definition
Autosomal recessive; defect in lysosomal trafficking (LYST)
Microtubule dysfunction in phagosome-lysosome fusion
Recurrent pyogenic infections by Staph and Strep
Partial Albinism, peripheral neuropathy
Giant granules in neutrophils
Term
Chronic Granulomatous dz
Definition
Lack of NADPH oxidase > dec reactive oxygen species and absent respiratory burst in neutrophils
Inc susceptibility to catalase pos organisms (S. aureus, E coli and Aspergillus)
Nitro blue tetrazolium dye test > blue=normal function
Term
Hyperacute transplant rejection
Definition
Within minutes
Ab mediated (type 2) because of pre formed anti-donor Abs
Occludes vessels causing ischemia and necrosis
Term
Acute transplant rejection
Definition
Weeks later
Cell mediated due to CTLs reacting against foreign MHCs
Reversible with immunosuppressants
Vasculitis of graft vessels with dense interstitial lump infiltrate
Term
Chronic transplant rejection
Definition
months to years
Class 1, MHC non self is perceived by CTLs as self MHC 1 presenting Ag
Irreversible - T cell and Ab mediated vascular damage (fibrosis)
Term
Graft vs Host
Definition
Grafted immunocompetent T cells proliferate in the irradiated immunocompromised diseased host
Maculopapular rash, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly and diarrhea
Usually in BM and liver transplant
Term
Cyclosporine
Definition
Binds to cyclophilins - Blocks diff and act of T cells by inhibiting calcineurin, thus preventing IL-2 formation
Suppresses organ rejection
Nephrotoxic, HTN, hyperlipidemia, gingival hyperplasia
Diurese with mannitol to prevent nephrotoxicity
Term
Tacrolimus (FK-506)
Definition
Binds FK-binding protein, inhibiting calcineurin and IL-2
Organ transplant recipeients
Nephrotox, HTN, hyperlipidemia
Term
Sirolimus (rapamycin)
Definition
Inhibits mTOR, inhibits T cell proliferation in response to IL-2
Immunosuppression after kidney transplantation, drug eluting stents
Hyperlipidemia, Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
Term
Azathioprine
Definition
Antimetabolite precursor of 6-MP that interferes with metabolism and synthesis of nucleic acids
Kidney transplant, autoimmune disorders (glomerulonephritis and hemolytic anemia)
BM suppression, effects increased by allopurinol
Term
Murononab-CD3 (OKT3)
Definition
Monoclonal Ab that binds CD3 on T cells. Blocks cell to cell transduction
Kidney transplant
Cytokine release syndrome, hypersensitivity reaction
Term
Adesleukin
Definition
Renal Cell Carcinoma, metastatic melanoma
IL-2
Term
Filgrastin
Definition
GCSF
Recovery of bone marrow
Term
Sargramostim
Definition
GMSF
Bone marrow
Term
Gamma interferon
Definition
CGD
Term
Opreluekin (IL-11), Thrombopoietin
Definition
Thrombocytopenia
Term
Muronomab
Definition
CD3- OKT3
Prevent acute transplant rejection
Term
Infliximab
Adalumimab
Definition
TNF-a
Chron's dz, RA, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
Term
Abciximab (GP2b/3a)
Definition
Prevents cardiac ischemia in unstable angina
Term
Trastuzumab
Definition
Her 2 over expressing BC
Term
Rtiuximab
Definition
CD20, B cell non hodgkin lymphoma
Term
Omalizumab
Definition
IgE, severe asthma
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