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Lecture 6
Lecture 6
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08/19/2009

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How do T cells see antigen?
Definition
recognize protein antigens
recognize linear epitopes
recognize antigen only when it is bound to MHC
Term
How do cd8+ cytotoxic cells see antigen?
Definition
must be complexed to MHC I and respond by killing the infected cell
Term
How do CD4+ helper cells see antigen?
Definition
must be complexed to MHC II and respond by proliferation and production of cytokines.
Term
Do T cells respond to Free Antigen?
Definition
NO -
APC must express MHC molecules recognized as self in order for the T cell to recognize and respond to a foreign protein antigen
Term
Is the exogenous pathway the Class I or Class II pathway?
Definition
Class II - CD4+ T cells
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Is the endogenous pathway the Class I or Class II pathway?
Definition
Class I - CD8+ CTL
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