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Drug blocks the differentiation and activation of T cells by inhibiting calcineurin, thus preventing the production of IL-2 and its receptor.
CYCLOSPORINE
U: suppresses organ rejection
T: viral infections and lymphoma; nephrotoxic (prevent with mannitol)
Similar to cyclosprine, binds FK-binding protein which inhibits the secretion of IL-2 and other cytokines
Tacrolimus (FK506)
U: organ transplant
T: SIG nephrotoxicity; periph neuropathy, HTN, pleural effusion, hyperglycemia
You patient has a history of Gout which is being treated. Now post kidney transplant is being treated with an immunosuppressent that is causing extreme bone marrow suppression. What is it?
AZATHIOPRINE.
M: Antibetabolite precursor of 6-mercaptopurine prevents metabolism and synthesis of nucleic acids. Toxic to lymphocytes.
T: Its active metabolite mercaptopurine is metabolized by xanthine oxidase, thus with allopurinol this builds up. More bone marrow suppression.
CD3 mnoclonal antibody which binds to the surface of T cells and blocks cellular interaction with CD3 protein responsible for T cell signal transduction
MUROMONAB-CD3 (OKT3)
U: kidney transplant
T: cytokine release syndrome, hypersensitivity reaction
Binds to mTOR which inhibits the Tcell proliferation in response to IL-2.
SIROLIMUS (rapamycin)
U: kidney transplant in combo with cyclosporine and corticosteroids
T: Hyperlipidemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
Inhibits de novo guanine synthesis and blocks lymphocyte production
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
Monoclonal Ab with high affinity for the IL-2 receptor on activated T cells
DACLIZUMAB
Recombinant cytokine which binds IL-2 and is used in RCC and metastatic melanoma
Aldesleukin
Filgrastim
Granulocyte colony stimulating factor used to recover bone marrow
Sargramostim
granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor used to recover bone marrow
Alpha-IFN is especially helpful in fighting off several viruses and cancers, name a couple
HEP B and C; kaposi's sarcoma, leukemias, malignant melanoma
Beta-IFN is used in this disease that effects the CNS and spinal chord causing plaques to form. It is seen in 20-40yr women, and presents with vision disturbances, limb weakness and other symptoms.
Multiple sclerosis
Gamma-interferon is critical in the activation and differentiation of monocytes to macrophages to epithelioid cells to giant cells. The last two work in concert with fibroblasts and lymphocytes in maintaining...
Granulomas. Thus IFN gamma is key to those who suffer from chronic granulomatous disease. Its natural role is also key in TB, histoplasmosis, syphilis, leprosy, cat scratch fever, sarcoidosis, crohn's, berylliosis
Oprelvekin (IL-11) and Thrombopoietin are both used to treat...
Thrombocytopenia
Berylliosis
occupational lung disease - associated with beryllium mining or fluorescent light bulbs. chronic allergic-type lung response resulting in granulomas. Results in restrictive lung pattern and decreased diffusion capacity.
Lymph drainage of rectum (lower part), anal cacal above pectinate line goes to...
Internal iliac node
Lymph drainage of anal canal below the pectinate line goes to...
Superficial inguinal node
Lymph drainage of testes goes to...
Superficial and deep plexuses and then to para-aortic nodes
Lymph drainage of scrotum and labia goes to...
Superficial inguinal nodes
Cytokine that causes the differentiation of a CD4 + Helper T cell into a Th2 Helper cell
IL-4
Cytokine that causes the differentiation of a CD4 + Helper T cell into a Th1 Helper T cell
IL-12
Main functions of Th1 cell
Make IL-2, IFN-gamma and activate macrophages & CD 8+ T cell
Main functions of Th2 cell
Make IL-4, IL-5, IL-10 and help B cells make Ab (IgE>IgG)
Main inhibitor of Th1 cells
IL-10
Main inhibitor of Th2 cells
IFN-gamma
Cell surface proteins
Helper T Cells
CD4, CD28, CD40L...TCR, CD3
Cell surface proteins
Cytotoxic T cells
CD8...TCR, CD3
Cell surface proteins
B cells
IgM, CD19, CD20, CD21 (receptor for EBV)...B7, CD40, MHCII
Cell surface proteins
Macrophages
CD14, receptors for Fc and C3b...MHCII, CD40
Cell surface proteins
NK cells
Receptors for MHCI, CD16 (binds Fc of IgG), CD56
Cell surface protein found on all human cells except mature RBCs
MHCI
Deficiency of C5-C8 leads to...
Neisseria bacteremia
Main role of IFNs is to induce the production of ribonucleases...this prevents what and directly inhibits what?
Places uninfected cells in an antiviral state. Ribonucleases inhibit viral protein synthesis by degrading viral mRNA (but not host mRNA)
Passive immunity is conferred by receiving preformed antibodies (IgA in breast milk for example). Acronym for other exposures that can be treated with antibody injection?
To Be Healed Rapidly:
T: Tetanus toxin
B: Botulinum toxin
H: HBV
R: Rabies virus
Name that type of hypersensitivity reaction!
Reaction to bee sting, food/drug allergy resulting in quick uriticaria
TYPE I, Anaphylaxis
Name that type of hypersensitivity reaction!
Results in low B12 as a result of missing intrinsic factor.
Type II. Pernicious anemia
Name that type of hypersensitivity reaction!
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpora
Type II.
Name that type of hypersensitivity reaction!
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Type II. The most common form of erythroblastosis fetalis is ABO incompatibility, which can vary in severity.
The less common form is called Rh incompatibility, which can cause very severe anemia in the baby.
Name that type of hypersensitivity reaction!
Rheumatic fever
Type II
Name that type of hypersensitivity reaction!
Bullous pemphigoid
Type II. Blisters.
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Pemphigus vulgaris
Type II. 50% of cases begin with blisters in the mouth, followed by skin blisters. Skin lesions may come and go. Multiple causes. ACE Inhibitors, Chelating agents such as penicillamine. Mostly middle aged +.
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Goodpasture's syndrome
Type II.
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
SLE
Type III
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
RA
Type III
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Grave's and Myasthenia Gravis
Type II
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Polyarteritis nodosum
Type III.
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Post Strep Glomerulonephritis
Type III.
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Type III.
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Type I DM
Type IV
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
MS
Type IV
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Type IV
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Type IV
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
GVHD
Type IV
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
Contact dermatitis (ivy, nickel allergy)
Type IV
Name that hypersensitivity reaction!
PPD
Type IV
Congenital decreased production of B cells resulting in recurrent bacterial infections after 6 months of age...
Bruton's agammaglobulinemia. XR defect in tyrosine kinase gene (BTK) resulting in low levels of all classes of Ig. Normal pro-B cells in marrow.
Congenital aplasia of thymus associated with 22q11 deletion resulting in decreases T cells...
DiGeorge syndrome. Parathyroids fail to develop as well due to shared embryonic origin (3,4th pharyngeal pouches). Tetany present. Recurrent viral and fungal infections. Heart and great vessel defects.
Congenital defects in all early stem-cell differentiation resulting in recurrent viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections...
SCID - B and T cells. Multiple causes, most common is defective IL2 receptors (Xlinked), also could be failure to synthesize MHCII antigens or adenosine deaminase deficiency
Adenosine deaminase
purine metabolism. It is needed for the breakdown of adenosine from food and for the turnover of nucleic acids in tissues.
Defect in CD40 ligand on CD4 T helper cell would result in what immune deficiency?
B cell hyper IgM syndrome due to inability of class switching which would occur if CD40L on T cell binded to B cell cell CD40 receptor. Severe pyogenic infections. High IgM, very low IgG, IgA, and IgE.
X linked defect in B cell activation associated with increased IgE and IgA levels and an inability to mount an IgM response to capsular polysacchardies of bacteria includes a triad of symptoms WIPE.
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. WIPE W: Wiskott
I: recurrent Infection
P: thrombocytopenic Purpora
E: Eczema
Neutrophils fail to respond to chemotactic stimuli because of IFN-gamma production failure by Th cells presenting with coarse Facies, cold (noninflammed) staph abcesses, retained primary teeth, increased IgE and dermatologic problems
Job's syndrome.
FATED
Facies, Abcesses, Teeth, IgE, Dermatologic problems
Defect in LFA-1 integrin (CD18) proteins on phagocytes results in recurrent bacterial infections, absent pus formation, neutrophilia, and delayed separation of umbilical cord
Leukocyte adhesion deficiency
AR defect in microtubular function and lysosomal emptying of phagocytic cells presenting with recurrent pyogenic infections by staph and strep, partial albinism, and peripheral neuropathy
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Defect in microbicidal activity of neutrophils owing to lack of NADPH oxidase activity or similar enzymes, Opportunistic infections ( aureaus, e coli, aspergillus) Dx with negative nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction test
Chronic granulomatous disease...treat with IFN-gamma
Name the associated disorder:
Anti-IgG
AKA Rheumatoid factor, Rheumatoid arthritis
Name the associated disorder:
Anticentromere
Scleroderma (CREST)
Name the associated disorder:
Anti-Scl-70
Scleroderma (diffuse)
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Antimitochondrial
primary biliary cirrhosis
Name the associated disorder:
Antigliadin, antiendomysial
Celiac Disease
Name the associated disorder:
Anti-basement membrane
Goodpasture's syndrome
Name the associated disorder:
Anti-desmoglein
Pemphigus vulgaris
Name the associated disorder:
Antimicrosomal, antithyroglobulin
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Anti-Jo-1
Polymyositis, dermatomyositis
Anti-SSA (Anti-Ro)
Sjogren's, also seen in SLE that is reactive to UV light, this is passed on to infants through the placenta causing SLE infants
Name the associated disorder:
Anti-U1 RNP (ribonucleoprotein)
Mixed connective tissue disease
Name the associated disorder:
Anti-smooth muscle
Autoimmune hepatitis
Name the associated disorder:
Anti-glutamate decarboxylase
Type 1 DM
Name the associated disorder:
c-ANCA
Wegener's granulomatosis
Name the associated disorder:
p-ANCA
Other vasculitides
HLA subtype and associated disease:
A3
Hemochromatosis
HLA subtype and associated disease:
B27
PAIR: Psoriasis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Reiter's syndrome
HLA subtype and associated disease:
B8
Grave's
HLA subtype and associated disease:
DR2
MS, hay fever, SLE, Goodpastures
HLA subtype and associated disease:
DR3
DM type 1
HLA subtype and associated disease:
DR4
RA, DM type 1
HLA subtype and associated disease:
DR 5
Pernicious anemia, Hashimotos thyroiditis
HLA subtype and associated disease:
DR7
Steroid responsive nephrotic syndrome
Allograft
from nonidentical individual of same species
syngeneic graft
from identical twin or clone
Hyperacute rejection occurs within _____ and is due to _____.
minutes, antidonor antibodies in the transplant recipient
Acute rejection occurs within ____ and is due to ______, it is reversible with _______.
weeks, cytotoxic T lymphocytes reacting against foreign MHCs, cyclosporine and OKT3.
Chronic rejection occurs within _____ and is due to ______ it is often irreversible.
months to years, T cell and Ab mediated vascular damage (obliterative vascular fibrosis). Class I MHC nonself is perceived by CTLs as class I MHC self presenting a non self antigen.
Graft versus Host Disease
Graft T cells proliferate and reject the host foreign cells resulting in severe organ dysfunction - maculopapular rash, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly and diarrhea.
uses perforin and granzymes to induce apoptosis of virally infected cells and tumor cells
NK cells
They are triggered by the absence of Class I MHC cell on surface and by nonspecific action.
IL12, IFN beta and gamma enhance its activity.
CD14
Endotoxin/LPS (gram -) receptor on macrophages, presence of these things directly stimulate.
main Ab in secondary response, most abundant, only one that crosses the placenta, acts as an opsinin, neutrilizes bacteria and viruses
IgG
Blocks the attachment of bacteria and viruses to the mucous membranes
IgA, can't fix complement, monomer or dimer
Ab in primary response, fixes complement, antigen receptor on B cells
IgM, monomer or dimer
IL-1
Fever, acute inflammation, chemokines that recruit leukocytes, activates endothelium expression of adhesion molecules
IL-2
produced by Th cells to stimulate growth of helper and cytotoxic T cells
IL-4
produced by Th2 cells and causes increased growth of B cells and class switching from IgE to IgG
IL-5
Produced by Th2 cells resulting in Increased production & activation of eosinophils, differentiation of B cells, and IgA class switching
IL-6
Th cells and Macs produce it resulting in increased production of acute phase reactants and Igs
IL-10
Break at 10! Made by Treg cells and they down regulate actions of activated T cells
IgM, IgG bind to fixed antigen on enemy cell leading to lysis by complement or phagocytosis
Type II Hypersensitivity, direct and indirect coombs tests.