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mast cell activation
b-cell activated -> IgEs secreted -> binds Fce R on mast cell
type I HS: initial phase release
histamine, tyrptase (C' system and clotting), chemotactic factors (ECF, NCF)
type I HS: late phase release
cytokines (TNFa, IL4), phospholipase A2 releases PAF (clotting), leukotrienes (C4,D4,B4), prostaglandin D2 (bronchospasms)
type I HS: leukotrienes
C4/D4: vasoactive, spasmogenic; B4: chemotactic agent for inflam cells
type II HS: results in these mechanisms:
complement dependent rxns (lysis or phagocytosis); cell mediated cytotoxicity (apoptosis via NK cells); Ab-mediated cell dysfxn (Ab disrupts surface -> cell dysfxn)
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
type II; Ab against RBCs -> lyse RBCs
pemphigus vularis
type II; IgGs against desomosme attachments -> easily ruptured blisters
bullus pemphigoid
type II; Abs against hemidesmosomes -> blisters that don’t rupture easily
goodpasture disease
type II; Abs against collagen IV -> BM destruction -> interstitial pneumonia (lungs) or glomerulonephritis (kidney)
myasthenia gravis
type II; Ab agsinst Ach R -> no muscle response
grave's disease
type II; stimulatory Ab against TSHR -> hyperthyroidism
burton's x-linked agammaglobulinemia (mech, diagnosis)
defect in BTK gene -> no mature B-cells; resp infections from encapsulated bact; no germinal centers; diagnosis via flow cytometry
isolated IgA deficiency
defect in B-cell differentiation -> no IgA -> lots of IgG -> allergy prone
X-linked hyper IgM deficiency
non fxnal CD40L on T cells -> no B-cell differntiation -> lots of IgM only; infections w/ pyogenic bact; no germinal centers
DiGeorge syndrome
underdeveloped thymus -> no mature T cells -> B cells affected; low ears, fish mouth; pneumocystis
common variable immunodeficiency
no symptoms until age 15-35
adenosine deaminase deficiency
no ADA -> lymphoid stem cells don’t differentiate -> low in both B and T cells
severe combined immunodeficiency: 2 forms?
x linked form: mut in gamma chain of IL-2 R -> no mature T-cells; autosomal recessive form: ADA or HLA class I/II deficiency
wheezing vs crowing?
wheezing= bronchospasms; crowing = laryngeal edema
na-bisulfate
anti oxidant in LA; can be cause of allergy
epi dose for bronchodilation
0.3-0.5 mg (1/3 to 1/2 of 1:1000 cartridge)
monocytotropic strain of HIV
R5: seen in mucosal transmissions; eventually switches to X4
lymphocytotrophic strain of HIV
X4: seen in blood related transmissions; more virulent
APOBEC3G
host protection against HIV; creates nucleotide errors; attacked by HIV's vif protein
tetherin
host protection against HIV; prevents HIV release; attacked by HIV's vpu protein
hiv diagnosis
elisa, western blot, p24 antigen test, PCR (viral load only), trofile/tropism assay (which strain?)
toxoplasmosis
parasite causes encephalitis; CT/MRI shows Abs in brain
3 families of retroviruses
oncovirinae (cancers); lentivirinae (immunosuppression e.g. HIV); spumavirinae
tax/tat
viral txn
rev/rex
exports viral rna from the nucleus
nef
downregulates MHC
HTLV co-R
glut-1 and neurphilin 1
preintegration complex
integrase bound to 2 LTR regions of HIV dsDNA for chromosome insertion
HAART
HIV therapy; drug that targets RT+ drug that targets proteases
stem-cell therapy
give someone cells w/ CCR5 mutation
HTLV
spreads via cell-cell contact; tax encourages proliferation; can cause T cell leukemia
herpesvirus genome
linear dsDNA
EBV
infects B cells (B-cell lymphoma), infects epithelial cells (hairy leukoplakia); latent phase caues mono-like symptoms
EBNA1 gene
gene expressed during latent phase of EBV -> genome stability
KSHV (HHV8)
latency in b-cells (primary effusion lymphoma) and endothelial cells (Kaposi's sarcoma)
LANA gene
gene of KSHV promoting cellular proliferation and genome stability
CMV
disease caused by lytic cycle; large nuclear inclusion bodies on smear; causes blindness, retinitis; tx=gancyclovir
histamine Rs
H1: GPCR for vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, itching; H2: cAMP increase -> gastric acid secretion; H3: decrease NT release
HA: alkylamines
ends in maleate
HA: ethanolamines
benadryl, dramamine, doxylamine succinate
HA: piperazines
zyrtec; atarax (alcohol w/drawal)
HA: pehenothaiazines
promethazine, hydrochloride (used w/ general anesthesia)
antihistamine limitation
don’t relieve bronchospasms from asthma and anaphylaxis
antihistamine adverse effects
block mAch Rs -> CNS depression -> dedation, uncoordination, dry mouth, dizziness
antihistamine in dentistry
for allergic lesions in oral mucosa; used in tx of orofacial angioedema
hereditary angioneurotic edema
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency -> bradykinin production -> capillary leakage -> chronic angioedema
contact dermatitis: HS type?
type IV; contact stomitis is in mouth (rare)
2 types of drug allergies
type A: predicatble and dose dependent; B is opposite
COX1
reguation of renal system; maintain mucosa integrity of stomach
COX2
inflammation
only COX inhibitors that can be used for anti-inflammatory fxn?
ibuprofen and naproxen (COX1)
only COX2 inhibitor still used
celecoxib (COX2 inhibs stronger, but more toxic than COX1)
MARD: avara: side effect
serious birth defects
MARD: gold compounds: side effects
lesion of mucous mbs (e.g. stomitis); blood dyscrasia
GC uses in dentistry
use for traumatic ulcers, stomattis, TMJ disorders, pulpal hypersensitivie, post-op complications, allergic rxns; DO NOT use for herpetic gingivostomatitis
most common GCs used in dentristry
prednisone and methylprednisone
taper pt off GCs bc…
supresses adrenal fxn -> cant make cortisol in response to stress -> acute adrenal crisis and hypotension risk
for pt on GCs coming in for routine dental care
double or triple pt's dose
for pt on GCs coming in for major dental procedures…
8 hrs before: IM of 100 mg cortisone acetate; during procedure: 300 mg of hydrocortisone; corticosteroid dosage tapered off over 2-3 day period
Ab's abilities to actiavte C' system
IgM > IgG > IgA
3 phases of type III HS
1: AB complex binds endothelial cells; 2: activates C' system (chemotactic Fs + edema); 3: neutrophils cause necrosis -> fibrin deposition to repair
post streptococcal glomerulonephritis: HS type?
type III
graft rejection direct/indirect pathway
direct: donor APCs, CD4+8, quick systemic rxn; indirect: self APCs, CD4, local chronic rxn
t-cell activation mechanism
TCR -> Ca binds calcineurin -> NFATc -> IL2 gene txn -> T-cell clonal expansion
T-cell suppression drugs in transplant pts
cyclosporin and tacrolimus
3 means of peripheral tolerance
fas (on t-cell) binding fasL (on e..g brain) -> apoptosis; strong binding w/ no B7 -> anergy; regulatory t-cells (testing self antigens)
mycoplasma infection
molecular mimicry: similar epitopes -> Abs formed against RBCs -> RBC lysis -> AI hemolytic anemia
mixed essential cryoglobulinemia
type III; occures in cold -> IgG complexes formed -> systemic vasculitis
type I diabetes
type IV HS; CD8 t cell attacks B cells of pancreas
rheumatoid arthritis
type IV; CD4 t-cells enter synovial space -> activate macrophates -> TNFa and IL6 released -> MMP (attacked tissue) and RANKL (osteoclasts) produced
multiple sclerosis
type IV; t-cells attack white matter (microglia cells) -> Abs made -> demyelination of neurons
scleroderma
tight skin; CD4 against self antigen in skin -> mast cells and macrophages activate fibroblasts -> fibrosis
systemic lupus erythematosus
defective clearance of nuclear antigens from apoptosis -> antinuclear Abs (ANAs) made -> complexes form and lodge in organs; Abs eventually made against RBCs; begins at type III, then type II; presents w/ butterfly rash and renal failure
sjogren's disease
CD4 and B cells enter salivary and lacrimal glands -> gland dysfxn
amyloidosis
protein material in tissue; in MM see light chain deposits; in alzheimers see tangle deposits
oncogene: K-ras
point mutation; constant activation w/ no GF present
oncogene: HER2/neu
amplification; GFR; breast cancer
tumor suppresive gene: retinoblastoma
E2F; prevents cell cylcle progression
tumor suppressive gene: P53
sense damage -> binds P21 -> CDK/cyclin -> cell cyle arrest -> repair/apoptosis
herditary non polyposis colorectal cancer
cause dby mutaitons in mismatch repair genes (MLH, MMR)
clinical uses of acyclovir
not CMV, not for primary oral herpes
penciclovir
topical cream for RHL; long 1/2 life; inhibits viral dna polymerase
famciclovir
oral pro-drug for RHL converted into penciclovir in the liver
ganciclovir
used on CMV, best tx for CMV retinitis
cidofovir
used on CMV when ganciclovir resistance is developed
zidovudine (AZT)
Anti HIV agent; blocks RT; activated by host TK -> chain termination
saquinovir
anti HIV agent; HIV protease inhibitor -> block viral replication
components of atripla
efivirenz, emtricitabine, tenofovir
oseltamir and zanamir
anti influenza agents; act by inhibiting neuraminidase -> inhibits viral relase from cells
tenofovir
anti hep B agent; prevents HIV in women; part of atripla
anti-hep B agents
tenovofir, lamivudine (also an anti HIV agent), entecavir (most potent), telbivudine)
gardasil
HPV vaccine against HPV 6,11,16,18; cervaris acts against HPV 16,18
important genes/cytokines/effectors for eliminating cancers
STAT1 and RAG1 (genes); perforin, gamma-delta T cells, interferon gamma and alpha
cytokines that dampen the effects of T-cells
TGF-Beta and IL-10
activating/inhibitory co-stimulatory molecules of tumor immunity
B7 and CD40L (activating); CTL4 (inhibitory
type A IEL
alpha-beta TCR; CD8 is alpha-beta heterodimer
type B IEL
alpha beta or gamma delta TCR; CD8 is alpha-alpha homodimer; can be activated by micA and micB