USMLE 1 Path and Immuno basics
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- Inhibits the Na/K pump
- Ouabain
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Definition:
Chromatin clumping and shrinking - Pyknosis
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Definition:
Fragmentation of chromatin - Karyorrhexis
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Definition:
Fading of chromatin material - Karyolysis
- (3) stages in order of nuclear damage
- Pyknosis -> Karyorrhexis -> Karyolysis
- Type of necrosis that forms calcium salts
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Fat necrosis
(Saponification) -
Definition:
Gene product that facilitates apoptosis by decreasing transcription of bcl-2 and increasing transcription of bax - p-53
- When cytochrome-c and bcl-2 is released from the mitochondria during apoptosis, what does it cause the activation of to kill the cell?
- Caspases
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Oncogene that inhibits apoptosis?
which gene product promotes apoptosis? -
Inhibits: bcl-2
Promotes: bax - Difference b/t local hemosiderosis, systemic and Hemochromatosis
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Local Hemosiderosis (no tissue damage):
due to hemorrhage into tissue; breakdown of Hb
Systemic Hemosiderosis (no tissue damage):
from hemorrhage, multiple blood tranfusions, excessive iron or alcohol intake
Hemochromatosis (tissue damage):
usu due to hereditary disorder of increased iron absorption; leads to cirrhosis, DM, inc skin pigment -
Dx:
micronodular cirrhosis; pancreatic fibrosis; skin pigmentation -
Hemochromatosis
("Bronze Diabetes") -
what does Hemochromatosis lead to?
what does it increase their risk of getting?
type of genetic dz? -
Leads to: CHF
Inc risk: Hepatocellular CA
Auto Recessive -
what do the labs look like for Hemochromatosis:
1. Iron
2. Ferritin
3. TIBC -
Iron and Ferritin Increased
TIBC Decreased
(most iron is in the tissue) -
Definition:
end-product of membrane lipid peroxidation; "wear-and-tear" pigment that accumulates in elderly - Lipofuscin
- Lipofuscin + atrophy of organs
- Brown Atrophy
- difference b/t Metastatic Calcification and Dystrophic Calcification
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Metastatic:
due to hypercalcemia (usu hyperPT)
Dystrophic:
from previously damaged tissue (serum calcium is normal) - Toxin associated w/ hepatic fatty change due to impaired apolipoprotein synthesis
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Carbon Tetrachloride
(CCl4) -
what is the Selectin expressed on PMNs?
what do they bind to?
Selectin on Endothelial cells?
(2)
On platelets? -
Leukocyte: L-selectin
Endothelial cell: E-selectin and P-selectin
Platelet: P-selectin -
where are Intercellular Adhesion Molecules?
what do they bind to? -
ICAM: Endothelium
bind to: Leukocyte - (5)* steps of Emigration
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MP RAT:
Margination
Pavementing
Rolling
Adhesion
Transmigration - (3) Arachidonic Acid metabolite chemotactic factors in Inflammation
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HETE;
Kallikrein;
Leukotriene B4 -
Inflammation causes:
1. fever (2)
2. vasodilation (2)
3. exudation (2)
4. chemotaxis (2)
5. phagocytosis (1)
6. pain (2) -
Fever: IL-1; prostaglandins
Vasodilation: NO; prostaglandins
Exudation: histamine; bradykinin
Chemotaxis: C5a; IL-8
Phagocytosis: C3b
Pain: bradykinin; prostaglandin - which bacteria has chemotactic factors for PMNs?
- E. Coli
- (3)* natural Vasoconstrictive mediators
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Tightens Large Pipes:
Thromboxane;
Leukotrienes (C, D, E);
Platelet Activating Factor -
Main cause of increased capillary permeability by contracting endothelial cells in post-cap venules
what (3) cells release it? -
Histamine
released by (BMP):
Basophils;
Mast cells;
Platelets -
Dx:
defect in NADPH oxidase activity causing inc susceptibility to Staph Aureus, E.coli and Aspirgillus
what is genetics?
what test confirms Dx? -
Chronic Granulomatous Dz
X-Recessive
test: Nitroblue -
Dx:
neutropenia, albinism, cranial and peripheral neuropathy, repeated Staph and Strep infections
what is genetics? -
Chediak-Higashi
Auto-Recessive -
Dx:
normal to increased PMNs w/ severe pyogenic and fungal infections and delayed separation of umbilicus -
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
(LAD) -
Difference in cells (and example):
1. Permanent
2. Stabile
3. Labile -
Permanent: can't divide again
(neurons, myocardium)
Stabile: can be taken from Go phase to divide
(hepatocytes)
Labile: divide actively throughout life
(GI mucosa, epidermis) -
Definition:
promotes proliferative response of fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells and collagen
what is it chemotactic for? -
Platelet-derived growth factor
(PDGF)
chemotactic: Monocytes -
Definition:
promotes synthesis of ECM proteins and promotes Angiogenesis -
Fibroblast Growth Factor
(FGF) - Produce collagen for scarring
- Fibroblasts
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What releases it and what does it activate?
IL-1 -
released by: Macrophages
activates: CD4 T-cell -
What cytokine stimulates growth of all T-cells and which activates Macros?
what cell is responsible for both? -
IL-2: stimulates growth of all T-cells
INF-gamma: activates Macrophages
By: Th Cell -
What releases it and what does it activate?
IL-3 -
released by: T-cells
activates:
growth / differention of Bone marrow stem cells -
Lymph node site of:
1. B-cells
2. T-cells
3. Macrophages
4. Plasma cells -
B-cells: Follicle (germinal center)
T-cells: Paracortex
Macros: Medullary sinus
Plamsa cells: Medullary cords - What Dx does not allow for a well developed paracortex in Lymph Nodes?
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DiGeorge syndrome
(b/c there are no T-cells to housing in the paracortex) -
describe LN drainage
(3) -
Right lymphatic duct - drains Right arm and Right side of head
Thoracic duct - Drains everything else
Efferent lymphatics dump into subclavian -
Spleen site of:
1. B-cells
2. T-cells
3. Macrophages -
B-cells: Follicles (white pulp)
T-cells: PALS (red pulp)
Macros: Marginal zone - what does it mean if "tdt" is in blood test?
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Immature B-cells
(cells exiting marrow too quickly) -
Where are the immature and mature T-cells in the thymus?
where are Hassall's corpuscles?
where does positive and negative selection occur? -
Immature: Cortex
Mature: Medulla
(Hassall's corpuscles)
Selection: Corticomedullary junction - (4) steps in synthesis of B-memory cells from immature B-cells
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1. Pre-B = Heavy chain only
2. Immature-B = Heavy and Light IgM
3. Mature = IgM and IgD
4. Memory = Constant region
(w/ class-switch ability b/t IgG, IgE or IgA) -
what causes a native helper T-cell (Th0) to become a Th1 or a Th2?
what cytokine is needed for each? -
Th1: Macrophage w/ IL-12
Th2: unknown w/ IL-4 - what are the two major cells that the Th1 cells activate (2) and w/ which cytokines?
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Macrophage (INF-gamma)
CD8 T-cell (IL-2) - what turns a B-cell into a Plama cell and w/ which cytokines(2)?
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Th2 cells
(IL-4 and IL-5)
(2 = second letter B) -
Major function of B-cells
(3) -
Defense against bacteria (opsonize)
Allergy - Type 1 hypersensitivity
Autoimmunity -
Major function of T-cells
(cell-mediated immunity)
(4) -
Defense against TB, virus, fungi
Allergy - Type 4 hypersensitivity
Graft and tumor rejection
regulates Ab response -
What are the MHC class 1 genes?
how many are there? -
A, B, C
2 from each parent (six total) -
What are the MHC class 2 genes?
how many are there? -
DP, DQ, DR
2 from each parent (six total) -
Between class 1 and 2 MHC, which uses:
1. Endogenous peptides
2. Exogenous peptides
3. one polypeptide
4. two polypeptides
5. alpha and beta chain
6. B2-microglobulin
7. loading occurs in acidified endosome
8. load -
MHC-1:
Endogenous;
one polypeptide;
B2-microglobulin;
RER loading
MHC-2:
Exogenous;
two polypeptides;
alpha and beta chains;
Acidified endosome loading - what cells have MHC-1 and 2?
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Antigen-presenting cells
(macros, B-cells, dendritic cells, etc) - what is the co-stimulatory signal b/t a MHC-2 and a Th-cell?
- MHC-2 has B7, which combines to Th-cell's CD28
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Definition:
Localized increase in the volume of blood in capillaries and small vessels - Hyperemia
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Definition:
Occurs from obstructed venous return or increased back pressure from shock, acute inflammation or sudden right heart failure - Acute passive congestion
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What can cause chronic passive congestion of the lungs?
(2) -
Left heart failure
Mitral stenosis
(congestion and distention of capillaries can lead to rupture and RBCs in alveoli) -
Pathologic name for chronic passive congestion of the liver causing dilated and congested veins w/ brownish, fattly liver cells
what is the cause? -
Nutmeg liver
Cause: Right Heart failure - (2) causes of decreased oncotic pressure
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Nephrotic syndromes
Cirrhosis
(leading to Dec Albumin production) - (2) basic causes of shock
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Decreased Cardiac output
Widespread peripheral Vasodilation
(sepsis, severe trauma; hypotension is main feature) - class of bacteria that is most likely to cause Septic shock
- Gram-negatives
- what acid-base disorder is a result of the progressive stages of shock?
- Metabolic Acidosis
- what affect does shock have on the kidneys?
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- (2) organs that have Hemorrhagic infarcts versus Anemic infarcts?
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Lung
GI tract
(will show red instead of white) - what part of the Ab structure recognizes antigens?
- Variable of L and H chains
- what part of the Ab structure fixes complement?
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Constant part of the Heavy chain
(in IgG and IgM) -
what part of the Ab does the heavy chain contribute to?
light chain? -
Heavy chain: Fab and Fc
Light chain: Fab only - Portion of the Ab w/ Carboxy terminal and Carbohydrate side-chains
- FC
- what are the light chain and heavy-chain genes that undergo random "Recombination" for Ab diversity?
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Light: VJ
Heavy: VDJ - Ab that crosses placenta
- IgG
- Ab that prevents attachment of viruses and bacteria to mucous membranes
- IgA
- what joins IgM together?
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J-chain
(J = Join) - Ab that mediates immunity to worms
- IgE
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Definition:
Ig epitope that differs among members of the same species; on light or heavy chain -
Allotype
(polymophism) -
Definition:
Ig epitope common to a single class of Ig -
Isotype
(IgG, IgA, IgE, etc)
Iso = same (class) -
Definition:
Ig epitope determined by antigen-binding site -
Idiotype
Idio = unique
(Hypervariable region is unique) -
source of the following chemotactic factors:
1. f-met
2. C5a
3. IL-8
4. LTB4 -
f-met = bacteria
C5a = serum
IL-8 = Macro
LTB4 = PMNs -
cytokine:
supports growth and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells (myeloid cells) - IL-3
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cytokine:
growth of B-cells; enhances class-switching of IgE and IgG - IL-4
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cytokines:
differentiation of B-cells (to make Ab); enhances class-switching of IgA - IL-5
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cytokine:
attracts and activates PMNs; stimulates dendritic cell migration to LN - TNF-alpha
- what is the only human cell without a MHC-1?
- RBC
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(2) unique CD markers for Th cells that are not on
Cytotoxic T-cells
describe use of each -
CD28:
binds to the B7 on Macros and B-cells
CD40L:
binds to CD40 on B-cells to switch isotypes of B-cell -
CD markers on:
1. Macro (2)
2. NK cell (2) -
Macro = CD14, B7
NK cell = CD16, CD56 -
what are the cell surface proteins on the B-cell?
(7) -
IgM
B7
MHC-1 and 2
CD19
CD20
CD21 (for EBV)
CD40 -
what activates the classic complementary pathway?
Alternative pathway? -
Classic = IgG and IgM
(GM os a classic car)
Alternative = Microbes
(esp. endotoxin) -
Complement:
Deficiency causes hereditary angioedema - C1 esterase inhibitor
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Complement:
Deficiency causes severe, pyogenic sinus and respiratory infections - C3
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Complement:
Deficiency leads to Neisseria infections - C6 - C8
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Complement:
Deficiency leads to paroxysmal noctournal hemoglobinuria (PNH) -
Decay-Accelerating Factor
(DAF)
(DAFfy Pees red Near bugs Home) PNH -
Definition:
proteins that place uninfected cells in an antiviral state; induce the production of 2nd protein that inhibits viral synthesis
what does it degrade? -
Interferons
(alpha, beta and gamma)
degrades Viral mRNA -
what does each specific interferon do?
(2)
what cells do they activate? -
Alpha and Beta:
Inhibit viral protein synthesis
Gamma:
Increases MHC-1 and MHC-2 in
all cells
All:
Activate NK cells to kill virus-infected cells - Difference b/t Active versus Passive immunity
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Active:
Created by self;
Long-lasting protection
Passive:
created by mother or outside source;
rapid onset, short life span of Ab -
(4)* toxins that require the rapid onset of Preformed Ab
(Passive immunity) -
To Be Healed Rapidly:
Tetanus toxin;
Botulinum toxin;
HBV;
Rabies -
Definition:
the ability of a T-cell (more then B) to become non-reactive without costimulation - Anergy
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Antigen variation technique in:
1. Salmonella
2. Borrelia
3. Neisseria -
Salmonella = two flagellar variants
Borrelia = relapsing fever
Neisseria = pilus protein - Antigen variation of Influenza major and minor
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Major = Shift
(ex. DNA rearrangement)
Minor = Drift - Which parasite has Antigen variation by programmed rearrangement?
- Trypanosomes
- how do NK cells lyse the bad guys?
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Ab-Dependent Cell-mediated Cytotoxicity
(ADCC) - which hypersensitivity rxns are Ab-mediated?
- 1, 2, 3
- which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ histamine?
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type 1
(anaphylactic, atopic, alergic) - which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ Urticaria (hives)?
- type 1
- which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ antigens localized to tissue BM or RBCs?
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type 2
(though antigen is not intrinsic component of target cells, as in type 3) -
how do the bad cells get killed in hypersensitivity 2 rxns?
(2) -
Antibody and complement lead to MAC
ADC Cytotoxicity
(w/ NK cells, macros, PMNs, etc) -
MC type of hypersensitivity rxn
(if unsure about question, guess this one) - type 2
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which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ antigen-Ab complexes that can bind complement?
what other factors are involved?
(2) -
type 3
also involved:
Hageman factor (XII) -> vasodilation and edema
Platelet aggregation - which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ SLE, RA, PAN?
- type 3
- which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ serum sickness and arthrus rxn?
- type 3
- which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ post-strep GN, hypersensitivity pneumonitis (farmer's lung)?
- type 3
- what does the word "ACID" represent in hypersensitivity rxns?
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four types:
1 - A: Anaphylactic, Allery
2 - C: Cytotoxic (Ab-mediated)
3 - I: Immune complex deposits
4 - D: Delayed (cell-mediated) - which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ Goodpastures syndrome?
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type 2
(Ab to basement membrane) - which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ myasthinia gravis?
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type 2
(Ab to Ach receptor) - which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ ITP?
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type 2
(Ab to platelets) - which hypersensitivity rxn deals w/ T-cells encountering antigens and then releasing lymphokines, leading to Macro activation?
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type 4
(Delayed, Cell-mediated) - what are the (4) "T's" of the Delayed hypersensitivity type?
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type 4:
T-cells mediated;
Transplant reactions;
TB skin tests;
Touching (contact dermatitis) - which unique (2) hypersensitivity 4 Dx deals w/ Antibodies?
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DM-1;
Hashimoto's thyroiditis -
Transplant Rejection type:
Ab-mediated, occurs in minutes, a localized Arthus rxn - Hyperacute rejection
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Transplant Rejection type:
T-cell mediated, days to months after transplant - Acute rejection
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Transplant Rejection type:
Ab-mediated vascular damage, months to years after transplant, usu accompany scarred kidneys - Chronic rejection
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Transplant Rejection type:
due to graft's T and B-cells that affect host
give (2) examples -
Graft-vs-Host Dz
examples:
whole blood transfusion in SCIDs pt,
bone marrow transplants -
Dx:
maculopapular rash, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, diarrhea, recent bone marrow transplant - Graft-vs-host Dz
- what is the most potent APC?
- Dendritic-Langerhan's cells
- if newborn (or fetus) has an infection, what Ab is made?
- IgM
- what are the structures that Ab are made against (usu proteins) on an infectious agent?
- Epitopes
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what is the immune response w/ Toxic Shock Syndrome from
S. Aureus? - Activates T-cells in an antigen-nonspecific manner
- what test is used to assess the level of CD-4 lymphocytes in HIV patient?
- Flow cytometry
- what test is used to detect a group A strep infection on a throat swab?
- Latex Agglutination