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Antibody structure and function Flashcards

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Stimulated B cell gives rise to…

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Antibody secreting plasma cells

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What are the functions of gammaglobulin (Antibody)? 

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-neutralization
-Opsonization (Enhances phagocytosis)
-Complement activation (Triggers compliment activity)
-Antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) 

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This is where cells (NK cells, macrophages, neutrophils) Recognize anybody bound to target sell and release substances to destroy Target cell

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Antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) 

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What are the classes (Isotypes) Of anybody? 

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IgM, IgG, IgA, IgE, IgD

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 antibodies appear primarily in the ____________ band with serum Electrophoresis at pH ______. 

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gamma (y), 8.6

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Gammaglobulin is enriched with….

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Antibody

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L chains are secreted by….

What are the two types?

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Malignant plasma cells

-Kappa (k)
-Lambda 

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 what are the two regions of light chains?

They contain between _______ and ______ amino acids. 

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Constant region and variable region

200-220

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What is the heavy chains composed of?

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Variable region and Constant region

110 Amino acids variable

Remaining amino acids for constant

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Heavy chains have three or more regions with very similar sequences designated…

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CH1, CH2, and CH3

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Heavy chains are _________ to each class and give each immunoglobulin its name. 

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Unique

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Heavy chains:

A unique amino acid sequence that is common to all immunoglobulin molecules of a given class in a given species

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Isotype

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Heavy chains:

Minor variations of isotype sequences that are present in some individuals but not others

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Allotypes 

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Heavy chains:

Variation in variable regions that give individual antibody molecule specificity

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idiotype

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Fab (fragment antigen binding) Antibodies specificity Is associated with what region? 

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Variable region (Antigen binding site)

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Fc (fraction crystallized) Antibody function Is associated with what region? 

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Constant region (Effecter function)

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What is the clinical usefulness of Fab fragments?

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-neutralizing antibodies (Rattlesnake venom, Digoxin Overdose)
-Small and passed through the kidneys, eliminated in urine

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What do antibodies are found in monomers?

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IgG and IgE

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What antibodies can be found in multimers held together by J-chain?

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IgM: pentimers and monomers

IgA: dimers and monomers

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B cell receptor ___________ with Membrane component

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Monomeric

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What is the predominant immunoglobulin in humans?

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IgG

75-80% of total serum immunoglobulins

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Which immunoglobulin has the longest half-life of any class?

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IgG (23 days) 

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Wish antibody can cross the placenta?

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IgG

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What are the functions of IgG? 

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-fixing compliment
-Coating antigen for enhance phagocytosis (Opsonization)
- binding to cells for antibody dependent cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC) by NK and other cells
-Neutralizing toxins and viruses
-Participating in agglutination and precipitation reaction

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Macrophages, monocytes, and neutrophils have ____ Receptors specific to the ____  region of IgG, Increasing the efficacy of phagocytosis
Fc, Fc
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What allows IgG to enter extravascular spaces more readily than other immunoglobulin types?
A high diffusion coefficient
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______ plays a major role in neutralization Of toxins and viruses
IgG
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This is known as a macroglobulin and has a molecular weight of about 900,000 Da
IgM
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Accounts for 5 to 10% of all serum immunoglobulins
IgM
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Has a half-life of six days
IgM
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IGN can exist as a ___________ (on Surface of the cells) ___________ (Found in secretions)
Monomer Pentamer
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The Pentamer form of IgM is held together by _____ chains, which are linkage points for disulfide bonds between two adjacent monomers
J
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IgM pentamer has a starlike shape with ______  antigen binding sites
10 * has a high valency 
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Immunoglobulin found mainly in the intravascular pool. Cannot cross the placenta. 
IgM
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Known as a primary response in a body -Appears first after antigenic stimulation in the maturing infant -synthesized only as long as antigen remains present -no memory cells
IgM
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Where are the functions of IgM?
-complement fixation -Help with opsonization due to its ability to activate compliment (Some compliment components are opsonins like C3b) -Agglutination -Toxin neutralization
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Accounts for 10 to 15% of all circulating amino goblins in serum
IgA
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-One variable and three constant regions -monomer with a molecular weight of approximately 1600,000 
IgA
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Antibody that is synthesized in plasma cells found mainly in mucosal associated lymphoid tissue and beneath mucosal epithelium
Secretory IgA 
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Secretory IgA is Released in what form?
Dimeric -it is captured by Poly-Ig Receptor which transports it across epithelial cells -When released, the IgA Has part of the poly-lg Receptors still attached. -The part derive from receptor remaining is called secretary component (SC) 
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What are the functions of secretary IgA? 
-patrols mucosal services and acts as a first line of defense -Neutralizes toxins produced by microorganisms -Prevent bacterial adherence to mucosal surfaces - Found in breastmilk and possibly transfers immunity to newborn during breast-feeding - Complexes of IGA an antigen are easily trapped in mucus and illuminated by the ciliated epithelial cells of the respiratory and intestinal tracta -Aggregation of IGA immune complex is may trigger the alternate complement system 
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What are the proportions of IgD?
Extremely scarce in the serum
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Found on the surface of immunocompetent but unstimulated be lymphocytes
IgD
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Appears second after IgM 
IgD
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-May play a role in the cell activation -Plays a role in regulating the cell maturation and differentiation
IgD
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Secreted form and serum does not appear to serve a protective function. Does not bind complement, does not bind neutrophils or macrophages, does not cross the placenta.
IgD
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.0005% of total serum immunoglobulin
IgE
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-Produced by plasma cells that are located primarily in the lungs, gut and skin -does not participate in complement fixation, agglutination or opsonization -Incapable of crossing the placenta
IgE
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Attaches to basophils, eosinophils, and tissue mast cells through high-affinity Fcę and RI Receptors
IgE
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Two adjacent _________ molecules on a mast cell bind a specific antigen
IgE -Cascade of cellular events result in degranulation of massage and release of vasoactive amines such as histamine and heparin -induce allergic type reactions -Helps expel parasites
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IgE
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Type one immediate hypersensitivity results in….
Hey fever, asthma, vomiting and diarrhea, hives, life-threatening anaphylactic shock
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What antibody causes type one immediate hypersensitivity?
IgE allergic reactions
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_______________ play a major part In the destruction of large antigens, such as parasitic worms, that cannot be easily phagocytized 
Eosinophils
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B cell receptor antibody monomer has _______________ anchor 
Transmembrane * Ig beta an Ig alpha transmit signal
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B cell receptor can have heavy chains from….
Any of the antibody classes -Doesn’t matter what the class, B cell receptors still a monomer
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Antigen binding site is composed of….
Both heavy and light chain segments -Variable regions of each chain form this site
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T cells recognize ___________ epitopes/peptides
Linear
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Binding strength between an antibody and a single antigenic determinate
affinity High affinity: tightly bind antigen at lower concentration Low affinity: better when a large amount of antigen is present
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Number of antibody combining sites and the number of epitopes in a single antigen
Avidity
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Antibodies that are mainly used for diagnostic testing and therapeutic purposes -Delivery of therapeutic agents in diseases
Monoclonal antibodies
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Develop based on knowledge that B cells are genetically preprogramed to synthesize very specific antibodies -are derived from a single parent antibody producing cell that has reproduced many times
Monoclonal antibodies

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