IMMUNOLOGY Flashcards
(42 cards)
1
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HLA associated with diseases:
HLA-A3
A
Hemochromatosis
2
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HLA associated with diseases:
HLA-B27
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PAIR
- Psoriasis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Reactive arthritis (Reiter’s)
3
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HLA associated with diseases:
HLA-DR3
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DM1
4
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HLA associated with diseases:
HLA-DR4
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Rheumatoid arthritis
DM1
5
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Follicular Dendritic cells
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- not from bone marrow
- No MHC II and not APC
- only in lymph follicle
- help mature B cells
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Characteristic finding on electron microscopy of a dendritic cell with Langerhans cell histiocytosis
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- Birbeck granules (Tennis rackets), immature dendritic cells from monocyte lineage;
- do not stimulate T lymphocytes via antigen presentation.
- Express S-100 and CD1a
7
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Site of negative selection for T-lymphocytes
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- Corticomedullary junction of the thymus
- T-cells expressing TCR’s with high affinity for self undergo apoptosis
- Cells become either CD4 or CD8 T-cells
8
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IL-12
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- Induces helper T cell to become Th1 cell
- Virally infected cells secrete IL-12.
- More Th1 secrete IL-2 which stimulates cytotoxic T cells to kill virally infected cells
- IL-2 is the most important cytokine in activating antigen primed helper T cells
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How do interferons work?
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- induce production of ribonucleus that degrades viral mRNA (alpha and beta)
- Increase expression of MHC I and MCH II (gamma interferon) and antigen presentation
- Activate NK cells to kill virally infected cells
10
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Macrophages of bone?
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osteoclasts
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gene complex RAG 1 and RAG 2
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- gives rise to a protein that initiates VDJ recombination in B and T cell development
- Recognize Recombination Signal Sequences that flank VDJ sequences
- Rearrangement begins at breaks in the dsDNA located at the RSS
- Mutations in RAG genes lead to inability for VDJ recombination and arrest B and T cell development
12
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When is passive immunity necessary?
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To Be Healed Rapidly
- Tetanus toxoid
- Botulinum toxin
- HBV
- Rabies, (RSV for babies, once a month vaccine)
13
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Screening for SLE?
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Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
nonspecific
14
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Anti-dsDNA, anti-smith
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More specific for SLE + Renal disease
15
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Antihistone autoantibody
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90% Drug induced lupus
Hydralazine
Seen in 50% of patients with SLE
16
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Given the following features, what type of graft rejection is occuring?
Obliterative vascular damage
(Fibrosis of the graft tissue and blood vessels)
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- Chronic rejection
- Months-years
- Class I MHCnon-self perceived by CTLs as class I MHCself presenting non-self antigens
- Irreversible
- T-cell and antibody mediated damage
17
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Given the following features, what type of graft rejection is occuring?
Vasculitis of graft vessels with dense interstitial lymphocytic infiltrate
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- Acute rejection
- Weeks
- Cell mediated due to CTLs reacting against foreign MHCs
- Reversible with immunosuppresants
18
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Given the following features, what type of graft rejection is occuring?
Macupapular rash, jaundice, diarrhea, hepatosplenomegaly
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- GVHD
- Timeframe Varies
- Grafted immunocompetent T cells proliferate in the irradiated immunocompromised host and reject cells with “foreign” proteins resulting in severe organ dysfunction
- Usually occurs when organs rich in lymphocytes are donated: Bone and liver
19
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Given the following features, what type of graft rejection is occuring?
Occlusion of graft vessels causing ischemia and necrosis
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- Hyperacute rejection
- Within minutes!
- Antibody mediated (type II) due to presence of preformed anti-donor antibodies in transplant recipient
20
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$ Types of Hypersensitivities
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ACID
- Anphylactic and Atopic (type I) - free antigen cross links IgE on presensitized mas cells and basophils, releasing vasoactive amines acting on postcapillary venules.
- Cytotoxic (antibody mediated) (type II) - IgM, IgG bind and fix cell leading to lysis, recruit neutrophils and macrophages do most damage.
- Immune complex (type III) - Antigen-antibody (IgG) complexes activate complement, attracts neutorphils -> release lysosomal enzymes
- Delayed (cell mediated) (type IV) - Sensitized T lymphocytes encounter antigen and then release lymphokines (leads to macrophage activation; no antibody)
21
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4 T’s of Type IV hypersensitivity
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- T lymphocytes
- Transplant rejections
- TB skin tests
- Touching ( contact dermatitis)
22
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What causes more eosinophils in circulation?
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DNAAACP + IL-5 (snot interleukin)
- Drugs
- Neoplastic
- Asthma , Atopic, Allergic processes, Churg strauss
- Addison’s
- Acute interstitial nephritis
- Collagen vascular diseases
- Parasites (invasive)
23
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$$$ Bruton Agammaglobulinemia
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- X-linked (Boys)
- B cell deficiency -> defective tyrosine kinase gene (BTK) -> low levels of all immunoglobulins
- Recurrent Bacterial infections after 6 months
- Absent thymic shadow
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$$$ Thymic plasia (DiGeorge)
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- 3rd and 4th pouches fail to develop
- No thymus -> No T cells
- No parathyroids -> low Ca2+ -> tetany
- Congenital defects in heart/great vessels
- Recurrent viral, fungal protozoal infections
- 90% have a chrom 22q11 deletion (detect with FISH)
- Absent thymic shadow on CXR
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**$$$ Triad seen in SCID**
**_1. Severe recurrent infections _**
* Chronic mucocutaneous Candidiasis
* Fatal or recurrent RSV, VZV, HSV, measles, flu, parainfluenza
* PCP pneumonia
**_2. Chronic diarrhea_**
**_3. Failure to thrive_**
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**$$$ Whatis SCID?**
**_Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)_**
* Defect in **early stem cell differentiation**
* Can be caused by at least 7 different gene defects:
* **IL-2 receptor (most common, X-linked) -\> T cells don't activate**
* Adenosine deaminase deficiency - increased adenine is toxic to B and T cells
* Failure to synthesize MHC II antigens
* Last defense is cytotoxic NK cells
* TRIAD - Recurrent infection, CD, FtT
* No thymic shadow on newborn CXR
* Treatment: Bone marrow transplant
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**$$$ Chronic Mucocutaneou Candidiasis**
* **T cell dysfunciton** v. C. albicans
* Recurent RSV, VZV, HSV
* Rx: Ketoconazole
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**$$$ What are the X-linked Immunodeficiencies?**
*X-linked are "WBC H"*
* **W**iskott-Aldrich
* **B**ruton Agammaglobulinemia
* **C**hronic Granulomatous Disease (+/-)
* **H**yper-IgM syndrome (3 types), **all increased IgM and reduced Ig**
* X-linked -\> No CD ligand
* AR -\> no CD40
* -NEMO deficiency
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**$$$ Wiskott Aldrich**
*"WAITER"*
* **W**iskott
* **A**ldrich
* **I**mmunodeficiency - pregressive deletion of B and T cells
* _**T**hrombocytopenia and purpura_
* _**E**czema_
* _**R**ecurrent pyogenic infections_
* **No IgM v. capsular polysacchraides of bacteria - *Strep, Staph, Haemophilus, Moraxella***
* **Low IgM, high IgA, IgE**
* **X-linked**
* *Triad = TIE: Thrombocytopenic purpura, Infections, Eczema*
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$$$ Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Triad: AAA
**Cerebellar defects (**_A_**taxia)**
**Spider **_A_**ngiomas (telangiectasia)**
**Ig**_A_** deficiency**
* ***Defects in ATM gene - codes for _DNA repair enzymes_***
* Cerebellar ataxia, and **poor smooth pursuit of moving target w/ eyes**
* **Telangiectasias of face \> 5yo**
* ↑ cancer risk: **_lymphoma & acute leukemias_**
* Radiation sensitivity (avoid X-Rays)
* **±↑_A_FP in chlidren \>8m**
* Average age of death: 25 y/o
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**$$$ Selective Immunoglobulin Deficiencies**
**IgA deficiency is most common**
* *Defect in isotype switching*
* Most appear healthy
* Sinus and lung infections
* 1/600 European descent
* Associated with atopy, asthma
* **Possible anaphylaxis to blood transfusions and blood producs with IgA**
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**$ IL-12 receptor deficiency**
**Mycobacterial infections**
Reduced Th1 response -\> reduced IFN-gamma
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$$$ Phagocyte Deficiencies
* **Chronic granulomatous disease**
* **Chediak-Higashi syndrome**
* **Job syndrome**
* **Leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome**
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$$$ Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
* **Lack of NADPH oxidase** activity -\> impotent phagocytes
* **Susceptible to organisms with catalase *(S. aureus, E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Aspergillus spp., Candida spp.)***
* **Dx: (-) nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) dye** - No yellow to blue-black oxidation (healthy phagocytes oxidize yellow dye to blue)
* Prophylactic **TMP-SMX**
* **INF-gamma** also helpful
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**$$$ Chediak-Higashi Syndrome**
* **Defective LYST gene (lysosomal transport)**
* Defective phagocyte lysosome *(microtubule dysfunciton in phagosome-lysosome fusion)* -\> **giant cytoplasmic graules in PMNs are diagnostic**
* Presentation triad:
* **Partial albinism**
* **Recurrent respiratory tract and skin infections - Pyogenic infections by staph, strep**
* **Neurologic disorders - Peripheral neuropathy, seizures**
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**$$$ Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome**
**Job Syndrome - "*FATED"***
* coarse **_F_**acies
* cold (noninflamed) staphylococcal **_A_**bscesses
* retained pirmary **_T_**eeth
* ↑ Ig**_E_**
* **_D_**ermatologic problems (eczema)
* Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome
* **Deficient INF-gamma (T-cells don't make any)-\> PMNs fail to respond to chemotactic stimuli (C5a, LTB4)**
* High levels of IgE and Eosinophils
* Presentation triad:
* **Eczema**
* **Recurrent cold (no IL-1) *staph. aureus* abscesses** (think of bibilical Job with boils
* **Course facial features:** broad nose, prominent forehead ("frontal bossing"), deep set eyes, and "doughy" skin
* Also common to have **retained primary teeth resulting in 2 rows of teeth**
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**$$$ Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome**
* **Abnormal integrins** (Defect in LFA-1 integrin (CD18) protein on phagocytes -\> Inability of phagocytes to exit circulation
* **Delayed separation of umbilicus**
* **Recurrent bacterial infections **
* **Absent pus formation**
* **Neutrophilia**
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Child with staph abscesses, if the neutrophils fail to respond to chemotactic stimuli, what is the most likely diagnosis?
Job Syndrome (Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome)
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Which embyonic germ layer is the thymus derived from?
Endoderm
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Newborn with chronic diarrhea, failure to hrive and chronic Candida
SCID
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Child with eczema, course facial features, cold abscesses
Hyper-IgE Syndrome (job syndrome)
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Child with partial albinism, peripheral neuropathy, and recurrent infections
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
