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1
Q

How are T cells activated?

A

The T cell receptor and MHC are both bound for activation

Subsequent binding from co-receptors (CD4 or CD8) enhance this activation and aid differentiation

2
Q

What effect does the compromised skin barrier in eczema have?

A

Allows access and increased sensitisation to antigens

Promotes colonisation by microorganisms

3
Q

Which MHC complex(es) is/are most problematic in terms of skin graft rejection?

A

MHC class 1

(presents self antigens, hence all will be foreign)

4
Q

Which type of antigen does MHC class 1 present to cytotoxic T cells?

A

Endogenous antigen

5
Q

Which type of hypersensitivity is related to mast cell degranulation?

A

Type 1

6
Q

Describe the immunopathogenesis of psoriasis

A

Keratinocytes become under stress

Plasmacytoid dendritic cells secrete IFN alpha

Keratinocytes secrete IL-1 beta, IL-6 and TNF

Dermal dendritic cells activate and present to TH1 and TH17 cells

T cells enter the dermis and secrete IL-17A, IL-17F and IL-22

This induces keratinocyte prolifeation, antimicrobial protein release and neutrophil recruitment

7
Q

Which type of cell comprises the keratin layer?

A

Corneocytes

8
Q

Which immune cells are most associated with atopic dermatitis?

A

TH2 CD4+

TH17 CD4+

9
Q

Which immune cells are associated with psoriasis?

A

TH1 CD4+

TH17 CD4+

10
Q

Which type of T cell is most prominent in the epidermis?

A

CD4+

(CD4 and CD8 both found in dermis)

11
Q

What is released by cells of the body when they become infected?

A

Interferon alpha

12
Q

Type IV hypersensitivity is mediated by which immune cell?

A

TH1

13
Q

Which dendritic cell is associated with diseased skin?

A

Plasmacytoid

14
Q

What is the main immune cell in the epidermis?

A

Langerhans cell

15
Q

Which immune cell is most useful against worms and parasites?

A

Mast cells

16
Q

Within the dermis, which dendritic cell is responsible for antigen presentation primarily?

A

Dermal dendritic cells

17
Q

How do the roles of plasmacytoid dendritic cells and dermal dendritic cells differ?

A

Plasmacytoid - associated with disease skin and secrete INFa

Dermal - associated with antigen presentation in the dermis

18
Q

Which type of T cell activates macrophages and how do they achieve this?

A

TH1

Release IL2 and IFN gamma

19
Q

What is the name given to the characterstic tennis racket-shaped component of Langerhans cells?

A

Birbeck granules