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Random Immunology
First Aid 2012 pp222-241
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Graduate
02/09/2013

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Term
lymph node (out to in)
Definition
outer cortex --> B-cells, follicles
inner cortex = paracortex --> T-cells, endothelial venules (cells come out!)
medulla --> plasma cells, macrophages
Term
spleen
Definition
central artery --> WHITE PULP: [periarterial lymphatic sheath (T-cells) --> follicles (B-cells)] --> marginal zone (macrophages, APCs) --> RED PULP: [splenic cords (type III collagen) --> splenic sinuses (gotta crawl in!! -- filter!!)]
Term
Felty syndrome
Definition
RA + splenomegaly + neutropenia
Term
"sugar-coated" capsule, Gandy-Gamma nodules
Definition
congestive splenomegaly
Gandy-Gamma nodules (fibrosis, Fe, Ca)
Term
thymus (out to in)
Definition
cortex -- blood-thymus barrier!! -- thymocytes (immature) + nurse cells (thymic epitheliocytes -- positive selection)
junction -- thymic dendritic cells (negative selection)
medulla -- mature T cells, Hassell's corpuscles (whorls of keratinized epitheliocytes)
Term
Th1
Definition
activated by IL-12
secretes IL-2, IL-3, IFN-gamma
inhibited by IL-10
Term
Th2
Definition
activated by IL-4
secretes IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10
inhibited by IFN-gamma
Term
cell activation: Th, Tc, B cell
Definition
Th: MHCII+TCR; B7(APC)+CD28(Th)
Tc: MHCI+TCR; IL-2(Th1)+IL-2R(Tc)
B cell: CD40L(Th2)+CD40(B); cytokines
Term
regulatory T cells
Definition
CD3, CD4, CD25 (low affinity IL-2 receptor)
Term
where complement and stuff bind on Ig
Definition
complement -- CH2 (right by hinge)
other stuff -- CH3 (bottom via FcR)
Term
Ig which end is N vs. C terminal?
Definition
Fc is C-terminal
Term
antibody diversity
Definition
1. random recomination -- combinatorial
2. somatic hypermutation -- after stimulation, random mutation, keep ones that bind the best
3. addition of nucleotides during recomb (Tdt) -- junctional diversity
Term
circulatory vs. secretory IgA
Definition
circulatory -- monomer
secretory -- dimer (secretory component from epithelial cells)
Term
antigen receptor on B cell
Definition
IgM
Term
memory
Definition
no peptide --> no T cells (thymus-independent) --> only IgM and no memory!!
Term
why no spleen --> susceptible to encapsulated bacteria
Definition
less IgM --> less C' --> less C3b --> susceptibility to encapsulated organisms
Term
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
Definition
hereditary angioedema
no ACEi!!
Term
C3 deficiency
Definition
pyogenic sinus and respiratory tract infections
more type III hypersensitivity reactions (C3 helps clear ICs!!!!)
Term
C5-C9 deficiency
Definition
Neisseria bacteremia
Term
what activates C'
Definition
IgG and IgM (GM makes classic cars!!)
Term
cytokines secreted by macrophages
Definition
IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, TNF-alpha
Term
IL-1
Definition
F, acute phase reactant
Term
IL-6
Definition
F, acute phase reactant
Term
IL-8
Definition
neutrophil chemotaxis
Term
IL-12
Definition
differentiation into Th1
activates NK cells
Term
TNF-alpha
Definition
septic shock
F, acute phase reactant
Term
IL-3
Definition
stimulates bone marrow
Term
IL-2
Definition
stimulates Th and Tc
Term
IFN-gamma
Definition
activates macrophages, Th1
suppresses Th2
increase MHCI and II and antigen presentation in all cells
Term
IFN-alpha, beta
Definition
inhibit viral protein synthesis and replication
activates NK cells
Term
IL-4
Definition
induce differention into Th2
class switch to IgE and IgG
Term
IL-5
Definition
class switch to IgA
recruit eosinophils
Term
CD19
Definition
B cells
Term
CD21
Definition
B cells
EBV receptor!
Term
CD14
Definition
macrophages (where LPS binds!!!)
Term
CD16
Definition
NK cells (FcR)
Term
CD56
Definition
NK cells
Term
CD15
Definition
neutrophils
Term
when to give passive immunity
Definition
To Be Healed Rapidly
Tetanus
Botulism
Hep B
Rabies
Term
marker of mast cell degradulation
Definition
tryptase
Term
radioimmunosorbant assay
Definition
type I hypersensitvity
Term
type II hypersensitivity
Definition
IgM, IgG
1) opsonize cell OR activate C'
2) recruit neutrophils, macrophages
3) bind normal cells and change functioning
Term
type III hypersensitivity
Definition
IgG complexes --> activate C' --> attract neutrophils --> release lysosomal enzymes
Term
serum sickness -- esp when it happens!
Definition
type III
F, urticaria, arthralgias, proteinuria, LAD 5-10 days!!!
Term
Arthus reaction
Definition
type III
local, following intradermal injection (i.e. immunization!!) --> local edema, necrosis, C'
Term
type IV hypersensitivty
Definition
T cells --> activate macrophages
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
SLE
Definition
III (think of the kidneys!!)
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
RA
Definition
III
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
PAN
Definition
III
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Definition
III
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
DMI
Definition
IV
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
MS
Definition
IV
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
GBS
Definition
IV
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Definition
IV
Term
which kind of hypersensitivity??
contact dermatitis
Definition
IV
Term
blood reaction:
allergic reaction
Definition
type I, against plasma protein
Term
blood reaction:
febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction
Definition
type II, Ab against donor HLA antigens and WBCs
Term
blood reaction:
acute hemolytic transfusion reaction
Definition
type II, pre-formed antibodies to ABO (intravasc hemolysis), antigen on foreign RBC (extravasc hemolysis)
Term
no T cells
Definition
bacteria -- sepsis
viruses -- CMB, EBV, VZV, chronic resp/GI viruses
fungi/parasites -- Candida (superficial!!), PCP
Term
no B cells
Definition
bacteria -- encapsulated
viruses -- enteroviral (no IgA!!)
fungi/parasites -- Giardia (no IgA!!)
Term
no granulocytes
Definition
bacteria -- Staph, Pseudomonas
Fungi/parasites -- Candida (disseminated!!), Aspergillus
Term
B cell disorders
Definition
Bruton's -- BTK defect (tyrosine kinase) --> blocks formation of immature B-cells --> decreased B cells
hyper-IgM -- defective CD40L --> can't class switch --> high IgM, low everything else
IgA def
common variable immunodef -- acquired defect in B cell maturation --> normal number B cells, low plasma cells, low Igs
Term
T cell disorders
Definition
DiGeorge -- CATCH 22, no thymic shadow
Job's -- failure to prod IFN-gamma; FATED
chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis -- T cell dysfunction
IL-12R def -- decreased Th1 response --> mycobacterial infections, low IFN-gamma
Term
combined T and B cell
Definition
SCID -- IL-2R defect; adenosine deaminase --> high dATP inhibits ribonucleotide reductase, high adenosine toxic to B/T cells; failure to make MHC II
ataxia-telangiectasia -- ATM defect (DNA repair of non-homologous end joining); low IgA
Wisckott-Aldrich -- X-linked; progressive deletion of B/T cells; TIE; low IgM, high IgE/IgA
Term
phagocytote dysfunction
Definition
leukocyte adhesion def -- LFA-1 integrin (type 1), Sialyl Lewis (type 2); no pus, delayed umbilical separation, neutrophilia
Chediak-Higashi syndrome -- defect in lysosomal regulator trafficking gene (LYST) --> MT dysfx in phagosome-lysosome fusion; staph/strep, partial albinism, peripheral neuropathy; large cytoplasmic granules (lysosomes!!)
CGD -- lack NADPH oxidase; catalase + infections; negative Nitroblue!!
Term
transplant rejection
Definition
hyperacute -- min -- preformed anti-donor Ab (type II) --> occludes vessels --> ischemia/necrosis with neutrophils
acute -- wks -- graft MHC is "foreign"; vasculitis with lymphocytes
chronic -- mo-yrs -- graft MHC + self antigen is "foreign"; T-cell AND Ab --> obliterative vasc fibrosis (EXCEPT lungs -- bronchiolitis obliterans)
GVH -- donor T cells activated; rash, jaundice/HSM, diarrhea
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