Block 1 Lecture 8 -- T Cells Flashcards
Where is Class I MHC/HLA presented?
to CD8
Describe structure of MHC/HLA Class I.
2 units; 3 disulfides
- alpha + beta2 microglobulin
- peptide-binding cleft (peptide needed for alpha stability)
- transmembrane region
Describe structure of MHC/HLA Class II
2 units; 3 disulfides
- alpha + beta
- peptide binding cleft
- transmembrane region
How is Class I p-MHC associated?
infected cell’s Ag is transported into ER by TAP
- Transporter of Ag Peptides
- MHC I is intra-ER, binds Ag and vesicle goes to PM
How is Class II MHC associated?
ER vesicle containing MHC Class II fuses with phagocytosed vesicle
Where are Class I MHC’s located?
all nucleated cells
Where are Class II MHC’s located?
traditional APCs
What happens when cell presents Ag to CD8?
effector T cell kills Ag-expressing target
What happens when APC present Ag in MHC II to CD4?
effector T cell activates macrophages
effector T cell looks for B partner to stimulate Abs
Describe T cell development
stem – pro – pre – double positive – single positive/immature – mature
from cortex to medulla, to periphery (when naive!)
When do T cells begin expressing CD3?
double positive
Characteristics of Pre-T?
VDJ recombination has occurred
pre-T receptor (single chain)
Characteristics of Double Positive T?
alpha-beta TCR is finished;
undergoing +/- selection
Where are T cells activated?
in medulla of lymph nodes … they circulate through periphery to find Ag in lymph nodes
Describe T-cell requirements for activation?
- TCR-MHC
- CD28–APC costimulatory molecule (B7)
- adhesion interaction with LFA-1
- cytokines (usually IL-12)
