Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), antigen presentation & T cell activation

7 important questions on Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), antigen presentation & T cell activation

Thinking of their structure, what do MHC I and MHC II have in common, what are differences?

Both consist of polymorphic alpha chain noncovalently bound to a polymorphic beta chain. In MHC I, only the alpha chain is glycosilated and much bigger

How are antigens processed in MHC I and II pathways?

In the class I MHC pathway, protein antigens in the cytosol are processed by proteasomes, and peptides are transported into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), where they bind to class I MHC molecules. In the class II MHC pathway, extracellular protein antigens are endocytosed into vesicles, where the antigens are processed and the peptides bind to class II MHC molecules

What is the B7-CD23 interaction?

DCs also express B7, which is a costimulator for CD23 receptors on CD4+ cells.

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Which cell-cell-interactions are there in the immune system?

non-specific adhesion, Antigen-binding, costimulation and cytokines

What is the role of CD40 in the immune response?

Naive T cells are activated by peptide-MHC complexes on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) previously activated by the binding of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP) to Toll-like receptors (TLRs). Antigen recognition by T cells in conjunction with CD28 activation induces the expression of CD40 ligand (CD40L) on activated T cells. CD40L engages CD40 on the APC and may stimulate the expression of B7 molecules and the secretion of cytokines that activate T cells. Thus, CD40L on the T cells makes the APCs "better" APCs, and the B7 and CD40 pathways stimulate each other

Which effects on the immune system do Th1, Th2 and Th17 have?

 

Th1 promotes CTLs and IgG production. it is intracellular and associated with autoimmune disease.

Th2 promotes IgG, mastcells and macrophages. it is against parasites and associated with allergy.

Th17 promotes monocytic inflammation. It is against extracellular bacteria & fungi and associated with organ-specific autoimmunity

How do CD4+ cells "help"?

they produce cytokines to co-activate CD8+ cells or help APCs maturing so they can co-activate CD8+ cells themselves.

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