Cellular immune response 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main difference between TCR binding between a conventional antigen vs. a super antigen?

A

conventional antigen fills the binding groove while super antigen binds only to the beta chain

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2
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Do super antigens require MHC antigen presentation?

A

no

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3
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What are some examples of outcomes of super antigen binding to a TCR?

A

powerful T cell response
high cytokine production
toxic shock syndrome

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4
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What type of immune response do Th1 cells promote?

A

cellular immune response

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5
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What type of immune response do Th2 cells promote?

A

humeral immune response

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What occurs after a naive T cell interacts with a dendritic cell?

A

asymmetrical division: side touching the dendritic cell becomes a helper T cell, other side becomes a memory T cell

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