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Lectures 6-9 Flashcards

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B cell receptors & antibodies “BCR & Abs”

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-directly recognize antigens
-can recognize diverse antigens - proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids

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T cell receptors “TCR”

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-can only recognize antigens presented in the context of MHC “major histocompatibility complexes” molecules
-only recognize peptide antigens

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(TCR) Heterodimer

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Two different chains embedded in T cell membrane that recognize antigens
-alpha + beta chains (95%)
-gamma + delta chains (5%); May recognize carbohydrate antigens

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(TCR) Accessory Molecules

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-closely associated w/ TCR
-needed for signal transduction
-CD4 (T helper) & CD8 (T cytotoxic)
-CD3 complex (6 peptide chains that transduce signals)
-LFA1 (CD11) = integrin that docks T cell to APC

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(TCR Diversity) Gene rearrangement / somatic recombination

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-during T cell development
-recombinase enzyme: coded by “RAG proteins” = Recombination Activating Genes (RAG 1 & 2) on chromosome 11
-NO somatic hypermutation
-NO class switching

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ITAMS

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Immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activating motifs
-activated by phosphorylation
-accessory proteins
-essential for signal transduction

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“MHC” Major Histocompatibility Complex

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-determinant of tissue compatibility / graft rejection
-self vs non-self
-enables immune system to recognize cells infected w/ Intracellular microbes and cancer cells
-MHC recognizes protein antigens only
-MHC is needed for T cells to recognize antigens

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MHC I

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-found on all nucleated cells
-present endogenous (Intracellular) peptides; includes self proteins and viral/bacterial proteins
-heterodimer = alpha + B2 macroglubulin assists w/ folding
-peptide groove in the alpha chain
-presents peptides of 8-11 amino acids
-t cytotoxic (CD8 activation)

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MHC II

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-found on B cells, macrophages, dendritic cells = APCs
-heterodimer = alpha & beta chains but both insert into the cell membrane
-peptide groove between alpha & beta chains
-presents peptides of 30+ amino acids
-T helper (CD4 activation)

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MHC restriction

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-T cells are specific for both antigen & MHC molecule
-The T cell can only react w/ its specific antigen if it is presented by a self MHC molecule
-TCR interaction with self MHC is learned in the thymus during development

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Cell Mediated Immunity

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-TCRs only recognize processed antigens
-Antigens must be presented by an MHC molecule on the surface of an APC
MHC I are found on nearly all cells
MHC II are found on B cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells (professionals)

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MHC Selectivity (CD4+ = T helper)

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-Recognize antigens presented in the context of MHC II
-MHC II is found on APCs (B cells, macrophages, Dendritic cells
-Presents exogenous peptides = extracellular
Role: produce cytokines to tell other immune cells what to do (humoral & cellular responses)

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HMC Selectivity (CD8+ = T cytotoxic)

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-Recognize antigens presented in the context of MHC I
-MHC is found in all nucleated cells
-Presents endogenous peptides = Intracellular
Role: kill cells with the MHC I - Antigen complex

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Antigen Processing

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-cleaving the proteins into smaller peptides which are the correct size for MHC I or MHC II molecules
- takes minutes - hours
-peptide fragments combine with the MHC molecules inside the cell
-MHC-peptide complex travels to the cell surface where it displays peptide fragments to T cells

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Antigen Processing: MHC I

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-Ubiquitin-tagged protein is processed by proteosome in the cytosol
-TAP proteins transport the peptides into the ER
-MHC I + peptide assembled in the ER
-MHC I - peptide transported to cell surface
-MHC I - peptide recognized by CD8 = T cytotoxic (kills cells)

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Antigen processing: HMC II

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MHC II + invariant leaves ER in vesicle
-phagolysosome cleaves protein into smaller peptides
-MHC II + peptide assembled in vesicle
Recognition & binding
-PRRs recognize PAMPS
Ingestion / Internalization
-receptor mediated endocytosis
-macropinocytosis (dendritic cells)
Destruction
-by lysosomal components within vesicles = phogolysosome
(Acid hydrolases, Reactive oxygen species ROS, Nitrous oxide (NO))

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Antigen processing: MHC II Ag processing & presentation

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MHC II + invariant chain leaves ER in vesicle
MHC II + peptide assembled in vesicle
MHC II - peptide transported to cell surface
MHC II - peptide recognized by CD4+ = T helper

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Secretion of Cytokines & Chemokines

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Attracts & stimulates other cells of immune system

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IL1

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Increases permeability of vascular endothelium; stimulates IL6 production

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IL6

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Acts on the liver to produce acute phase proteins: Inflammation

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IL8

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Attracts & activates neutrophils; increases permeability of vascular endothelial

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IL12

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Activates NK cells; influences lymphocyte differentiation

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Assembly with MHC I or MHC II is determined by the route through the cell

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Only peptides (= protein) are presented by MHC
TCR
-95% alpha + beta chains
-5% gamma + delta chains MAY recognize carbohydrates

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Superantigens

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-activate large numbers of T cells without attaching to the groove of MHC molecules
-non specific attachment & activation: binds beta subunit of MHC

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TCR binds
MHC-peptide
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Co-stimulation
CD4/CD8 binds MHC II/I respectively Lck = tyrosine kinase associated with the tails of CD4/CD8 mediate the phosphorylation of ITAMs CD11 (LFA1) - binds CD54 (ICAM 1 on APC) CD28 - binds B7 (on APC)
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Signal Transduction
CD3 complex = 6 peptide chains
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Clonal Expansion
Activated T cell undergoes numerous mitotic divisions
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Differentiation
CD4 = T helper CD8 = T cytotoxic Memory
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Response
-T cell migrates to site of infection -Production of cytokines
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In humoral immunity
-naive B cells leave bone marrow -> circulation -> secondary lymphoid organs -important against non-protein antigens
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T-cells
Only recognize processed peptide antigens presented by MHC
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B-cells
Recognize naive/unaltered conformational antigens -non-protein (thymus independent antigens) -protein (thymus dependent antigens)
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Thymus independent = “T independent” (TI)
-T cells are not needed -Non protein antigens -Induce clonal expansion & differentiation by BCR signaling alone -multivalent antigens cross-link many BCRs, signal for activation & proliferation, differentiation into plasma -only IgM produced (small amounts of IgG) -no isotype switching (needs CD40-CD40L interaction with T helper)
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Thymus dependent = “T dependent” (TD)
-T helper cells are required -Protein antigens -BCR clonal expansion & differentiation requires additional signal from T helper -Induce GC responses -Isotype switching Most pathogens contains both TI & TD antigens
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T-independent B cell activation: Initiation
Antigens (polysaccharide, lipid, nucleic acid)binds more BCRs
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T-independent B cell activation: co-stimulation
-CD21 (CR2) - binds C3d -CD81 -CD19
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T-independent B cell activation: signal transduction - ITAMs
-clustering of bound receptors -> phosphorylation of ITAMs -clonal expansion -some memory B cells -little / no isotype switching - IgM produced mainly -little / no affinity maturation
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T-dependent B cell activation: B cells are APCs Initiation
BCR - binds antigens; Receptor - mediated endocytosis; MHC II - peptide B cell presents MHC II - peptide to T helper -> T helper activation MHC II - peptide - binds TCR
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CD40
CD40 - binds CD40L (on T helper) -promotes B cell activation -promotes isotype switching -promotes other APC function CD40L deficiency “hyper IgM syndrome” - because no class switching is taking place
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B7
Binds CD28 (on T helper) - T helper cytokines
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IL4
-B cell proliferation (+IL2) -IL4 alone switch to IgE -IL4 + IFN gamma switch to IgG
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IL5
-B cell differentiation into plasma cells -IL5 + TGF, BAFF switch to IgA -Activates eosinophils
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IL6
-B cell differentiation into plasma cells
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Isotype switching
-requires cytokine signal to form T helper (& CD40-CD40L) -constant portion of heavy chain changes; effector end changes -variable region stays the same; specificity is the same
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Affinity maturation
-occurs in GOs -it is the result of somatic hypermutation followed by positive selection of high affinity B cells -high affinity B cells give rise to long-lived plasma cells & memory B cells
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The primary Ab response
Generates memory B cells
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The secondary Ab response
-rapid recognition & Ab synthesis - memory B cells -rapid isotype switching from IgM-IgG -Stronger response - more IgG & higher affinity
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Memory B cells
-do not secrete Abs -typically isotype switched -typically higher affinity -long lived
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Maternal IgG is transported by the neonatal Fc receptor
-across the placenta to the fetus -across the gut epithelium to the neonate (colostrum) -human milk contains IgA
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Passive immunity (natural)
-(3-4) month protection -protection is as good as the titer of IgG in the mother against the specific organism
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IgM
First Ab produced
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IgA
Found in secretions
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IgD
BCR
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IgG
Most prevalent, crosses placenta
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IgE
Allergic reactions, multicellular parasites
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Agglutination
Clumping of particles: IgM, IgG, IgA
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Opsonization
Opsonins to tag foreign pathogens for phagocytic elimination ; IgG
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Neutralization
IgM, IgG, IgA
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Complement activation
IgM, IgG
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Which is false regarding MHC I?
Recognized by CD4 helper T cells
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What is false about Superantigens?
Superantigens activate T cells by attaching to the groove of MHC molecules
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What type of antigens can induce germinal center responses?
T-dependent antigens
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What is the role of CD40 in B cell activation?
Isotype switching, the constant portion of the heavy chain changes
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T cell precursors are produced in the
Bone marrow
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T cells develop & mature in the
Thymus
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T lymphocytes (T helper)
T helper = CD4+ -monitor the body for extracellular microbial infections -activate/stimulate other cells of the immune system
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T lymphocytes (T cytotoxic)
T cytotoxic = CD8+ -destroy host cells infected with Intracellular pathogens -destroy tumor cells
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IL-2
T cell growth factor -autocrine (effects the same cell that secreted it) -paracrine (effects other cells)
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Th cells have IL-2 receptors
They differentiate: influenced by cytokines
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T helper lymphocytes (CD4) effector subsets
TH1 TH2 TH17 TFH TREG
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T helper CD4+: Th1
Th1 = Intracellular infections (bacteria, virus, protozoa) cell mediated
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Differentiation of Th1
Influenced by IL-12 (from APCs) IFN gamma (from NK cells & Th)
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Th1 secretes:
IFN gamma TNF IL-10 IL-13
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IFN gamma
Potent activator of macrophages, stimulates activated B cells & IgG production, stimulates Th differentiation, stimulates primed T cytotoxic to become effector cells
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TNF
Activated vascular endothelium to express adhesion molecules to recruit leukocytes
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IL-10
Reduce macrophage activation
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IL-13
Reduces macrophage activation, induces production of mucus in the intestine, increases peristalsis
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T helper CD4+: Th2
Parasites & allergies Secretes: IL-4 IL-5 IL-10 IL-13
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Th2 differentiation is influenced by
IL-4 (from mast cells)
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IL-4
IL-4 = stimulates primed B cell proliferation, class switching to IgE, reduce macrophage activation
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IL-5
Stimulates B cel differentiation into plasma cells, activates eosinophils & mast cells, class switching to IgA
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T helper CD4+: Th17
Fungal & extracellular bacteria
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Th17 differentiation is influenced by
IL-6 TGF beta
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TH17 secretes:
IL-17 = recruit neutrophils IL-22 = stimulates epithelial cells to produce anti-microbial peptides to resist microbial invasion

Immunology Quiz III & Exam III Material (4 decks)

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