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What is hypersensitivity?

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Exaggerated or abnormal immune response to an antigen resulting in inflammation and tissue damage

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Which Type of hypersensitivity is most common?

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Type 1

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What is the immune reactant of Type I hypersensitivity?

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IgE

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What are common syndromes associated with Type1?

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Systemic Anaphylaxis
Acute Urticaria (wheel-and-flare)
Allergic rhinitis
asthma
food allergy
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What is the antigen for Type1 disorders?

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Soluble antigen

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The most serious Type 1 disorder is _________ and the route of entry for the antigen is ______ or _____.

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Systemic Anaphylaxis
intravenous
oral

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Edema, increased vascular permeability, tracheal occlusion are all responses due to ______.

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Systemic anaphylaxis

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With Wheel-and-flare disorders the antigen is acquired through ______; whereas antigens associated with hay fever and asthma are acquired through______.

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the skin

inhalation

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Type 1 hypersensitivity is referred to as immediate because it occurs within minutes after ________ to antigen/allergen.

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REexposure

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Which type of hypersensitivity is associated with “mast cell mediated vascular and smooth muscle reaction and inflammation?”

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Type 1

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Which type of hypersensitivity is associated with “mast cell mediated vascular and smooth muscle reaction and inflammation?”

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Type 1

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What is sensitization?

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Initial exposure to antigen and production of IgE antibodies

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IgE antibodies are bound by ___ receptors on _____ cells.

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Fc receptors

Mast cells

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What are the two stages of the biphasic response in Type 1 Hypersensitivity?

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  1. Immediate Effects (dilation of vessels, inc permeability)

2. Late Response (inflammation)

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What are the two stages of the biphasic response in Type 1 Hypersensitivity?

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  1. Immediate Effects (dilation of vessels, inc permeability)

2. Late Response (inflammation)

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Initial exposure to antigen results in the activation of Th2 cells and the release of ____ cytokines. These cytokines will then trigger the production of IgE associated with Type 1 hypersensitivity.

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IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13

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In Type 1 hypersensitivity, a secondary exposure to a particular antigen will result in activation of _______ cells.

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Mast

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Mast cell degranulation results in the increase of vasoactive amines, such as ______ and ______, as well as proteases.

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Histamine

Serotonin

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What are two important lipid mediators that are synthesized and secreted by mast cells?

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Prostaglandins (vasoconstriction of lungs)

Leukotrienes (bronchocontriction, inc. vascular permiab.)

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Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are derived from ______ acid.

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Arachidonic

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Leukotrienes are referred to as slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) and act to _______ vascular permeability and constrict the bronchi.

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increase

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What does IL-5 recruit?

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Eosinophils

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In the late phase response of Type1 Hypersensitivity, there is a synthesis and secretion of important _____.

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Cytokines and Chemokines

*IL-4, IL-5, TNF-alpha

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Eosinophils release granules that contain _____ that will damage indiscriminately.

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ROS

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Eosinophils release granules that contain _____ that will damage indiscriminately.
ROS
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Initiation of mast cell degranulation involves ______.
ITAMs
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What are the cellular events of mast cell activation? 1. Bind ______ 2. Trigger _______ 3. Activate _______ and _______ 4. ______ will lead to expression of cytokines 5. ______ will lead to the release of granules
1. allergen at cell surface 2. ITAMs 3. PKC, MAP Kinase 4. MAP Kinase 5. PKC
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What are two functions of MAP kinase in mast cell activation?
1. "Cytokine expression" | 2. Initiate PLA2 that will create arachidonic acid and eventually "Lipid Mediators"
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During mast cell activation, ______ is involved in the creation of lipid mediators and cytokines; whereas, ______ is involved in the release of granules.
MAP Kinase | PKC
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Asthmatics tend to produce _____ and form thicker _____ that restrict the airway.
Extra mucous | tracheal walls
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______ are a common trigger of asthma.
Dust mites
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What enzyme do dust mites produce that cleaves tight junctions and allows mites to enter/trigger mast cell degranulation?
Der p 1 (derp)
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Two common long-term control medications for asthma are 1._______ and 2._______.
1. Inhaled Corticosteroids | 2. Leukotriene Modifiers
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The _____ and ____ __ _____ of allergens will determine the type of IgE-mediated allergic reaction that results.
Dose | Route of entry
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The "wheel-and-flare" reaction in the skin is in response to ______ cell mediators and local blood vessel dilation.
mast
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Inflammation results from mast cell release of _______ and _______.
Cytokines | Lipid Mediators
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Bronchoconstriction, intestinal hypermotility, and vasular leakage result from mast cell release of _____ and ________.
Biogenic amines | Lipid Mediators
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What are the three important steps in Type 1 Hypersensitivity?
1. Mast Cell degranulation 2. Synthesis and secretion of lipid mediators 3. Cytokine release
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What are the three important steps in Type 1 Hypersensitivity?
1. Mast Cell degranulation 2. Synthesis and secretion of lipid mediators 3. Cytokine release
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Type II Hypersensitivity involves _____ antibody binding to antigens on self cell surfaces.
IgG
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Type I involves soluble antigen; whereas, Type II involves _____ antigen or ______ receptor.
cell-associated antigen | cell-surface receptor
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, myasthenia gravis, and Graves disease are associated with Type _______.
Type II Hypersensitivity
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Type II can activate _______ and result in membrane attack complex formation that leads to destruction of cells, inflammation, or interference with normal cell function.
Complement
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Hemolytic disease of newborns is a Type ___ disorder in which maternal ____ target fetal ______ for destruction.
II Antibodies RBCs
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______ Disease is a type II hypersensitivity associated with overproduction of thyroid hormone.
Graves
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What is the Type II disease associated with muscle weakness from blockage of the Ach receptor?
Myasthenia Gravis
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is commonly treated with _____ (i.e. Prednisone) or _______.
Corticosteroids | Blood Transfusion
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In Type II hypersensitivity, host _____ binds to foreign ____ on cell surfaces or binds to ____.
antibody antigen self-antigen
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In Type II hypersensitivity, host _____ binds to foreign ____ on cell surfaces or binds to ____.
antibody antigen self-antigen
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Which type of hypersensitivity is associated with Ag-Ab complexes that clump and deposit in blood vessels or tissues and then attract acute inflammatory reaction?
Type III | immune complex mediated
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______ aggregates fix complement and are cleared from circulation, but ____ complexes formed in Ag excess will deposit in vessels or tissue.
``` Large = cleared Small = deposit ```
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Small deposited complexes will ligate _____ receptors on leukocytes and lead to tissue damage.
Fc
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Immune deposits in Type III HS will generally accumulate at sites where antigen is localized or at sites of ______ or high ______.
Turbulence (blood flow) | Pressure (kidneys)
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Immune complexes associated with Type III HS will trigger inflammation via what three mechanisms?
1. Mast cell activation 2. Macrophage release of TNF-alpha and IL-1 (create Reactive Epithelium) 3. Complement activation (release more histamine and serotonin)
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Which cytokines will induce a "reactive epithelium" and from which cell are they released?
TNF-alpha, IL-1 | Released from MACROPHAGEs
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The complement cascade in Type III HS will stimulate mast cells to release more ______, _______, and chemotactic factors.
histamine | serotonin
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Cells bearing Fc receptors for _____ are crucial for antibody-complex-mediated hypersensitivity.
IgG
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Cells bearing Fc receptors for _____ are crucial for antibody-complex-mediated hypersensitivity.
IgG
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What is the arthus reaction?
a type III HS reaction in the skin that is triggered by IgG
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What is the arthus reaction?
a type III HS reaction in the skin that is triggered by IgG
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Which complement molecule will activate leukocytes?
C5a
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Which cytokines induce the formation of reactive epithelium?
TNF-alpha | IL-1
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_____ reaction typically occurs in vessel walls, pleura, pericardium, synovium, or glomeruli and can result from repeated subcutaneous injections.
Arthus
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Serum sickness is a classic example of transient ________ immune complex-mediated syndrome that will usually resolve itself with Ab response.
Systemic
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Which (life-threatening) Type III HS disorder involves IgG antibody directed against DNA in skin, joints, and kidneys?
SLE
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Arthus reaction, Serum Sickness, and SLE are examples of ________ Hypersensitivity. This Type is also known as?
Type III | Immune-Complex Mediated
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Arthus reaction, Serum Sickness, and SLE are examples of ________ Hypersensitivity. This Type is also known as?
Type III | Immune-Complex Mediated
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Which type of hypersensitivity involves T cells?
Type IV
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In Type IV HS, ______ infiltration is induced by Ag specific ____ cells in a SENSITIZED individual.
Macrophage | T
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What is DTH?
Delayed Type Hypersensitivity | Type IV HS
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Contact dermatitis is an example of _____ hypersensitivity.
Type IV
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Macrophages, _______ T Cells, and NK cells are important effector cells in the DTH response.
CD8+ | DTH = Type IV
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What are haptens?
Small molecules that must become bound to a larger carrier molecule in order to illicit an immune or inflammatory response (Generally responsible for initiating Type IV hypersensitivity)
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Type IV hypersensitivity: Antigen presented by APCs will activate _____ cells that will then secrete _____ and activate macrophages.
T helper | Cytokines
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The tuberculin test for TB involves a _______ inflammatory reaction that is mediated by _____ cells.
T cell-mediated | Th1
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The tuberculin test for TB involves a _______ inflammatory reaction that is mediated by _____ cells.
T cell-mediated | Th1
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Haptens (highly reactive small molecules) are complexed with skin proteins and are internalized by APCs which will lead to inflammation associated with ______ (ex. poison ivy).
Contact Dermatitis
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Contact dermatitis can be elicited by either ____ or ____.
CD4 T Cells | CD8 T Cells
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What are the two phases of contact hypersensitivity?
1. sensitization | 2. Elicitation
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When does sensitization occur? How long does it take? What type of T cells are formed as a result?
During first exposure to antigen Takes 10-14 days CD4+ Memory T Cells
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When does elicitation occur? How long does it take? What will keratinocytes in the activated membrane release?
upon RE-EXPOSURE to a particular antigen 24-48 hours after presentation to memory cells TNF-alpha and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1)
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True or False: Contact Dermatitis is a Type III Hypersensitivity disorder that can be caused by allergens such as latex, solvents, medications, and fabrics.
False: contact dermatitis IS associated with these allergens but CD is a Type IV hypersensitivity disorder
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True or False: Contact Dermatitis is a Type III Hypersensitivity disorder that can be caused by allergens such as latex, solvents, medications, and fabrics.
False: contact dermatitis IS associated with these allergens but CD is a Type IV hypersensitivity disorder
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Mast cell degranulation that is associated with Chronic Asthma will lead to _____ and ______ influx.
Th2 | Eosinophil
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Which cytokine is closely associated with eosinophils?
IL-5
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's) is thought to be due to unresolved ______.
Delayed Type Hypersensitivity (DTH): Type IV
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Types ____ and _____ involve IgG.
II | III
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Type _____ involves IgE.
I
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Soluble antigen is associated with Types ____, _____, and _____.
I III IV (not II)
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Match the Effector with the Type of HS: 1. Complement 2. Macrophage activation, Eosinophils 3. Mast Cells 4. Complement FcR cells, Antibody
1. Type III 2. Type IV 3. Type I 4. Type II
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Vasculitis, Nephritis, and Arthritis are associated with which hypersensitivity type?
Type III
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In Type IV Hypersensitivity, Th1 cells will activate ______; whereas, Th2 cells will activate ________.
Macrophages | Eosinophils
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What is the mneumonic for remembering the different hypersensitivity types?
ACID Type 1: Allergic (anaphylaxis) Type 2: Cytotoxic (drug allergies, Type 3: Immune Complex (deposits in tissue/vessels) Type 4: Delayed (contact dermatitis, TB testing)

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