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Immunity. Part II Biology 2122 Chapter 21. Adaptive or Specific Immune Response. Introduction Specific against a single pathogen Systemic Memory capabilities 1. Humoral Immunity B-Cell Lymphocytes produce antibodies Antibodies bind to a specific antigen and immobilize them
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Immunity Part II Biology 2122 Chapter 21
Adaptive or Specific Immune Response Introduction • Specific against a single pathogen • Systemic • Memory capabilities 1. Humoral Immunity • B-Cell Lymphocytes produce antibodies • Antibodies bind to a specific antigen and immobilize them 2. Cell-mediated Immunity • Lymphocytes defend the body • Centers on Cellular targets
Antigens ‘Antigens’ - large complex natural and synthetic molecules • foreign to the body. They provoke an immuneresponse. Antibodies or lymphocytes • ‘specific’ for an antigen bind to antigens at the part called ‘antigenic determinant’ binding sites. One antigen may contain severalbinding sites • several antibodies may attach to them and provoke the immune response.
Immunogenicity and Reactivity Complete Antigens have both of these properties. Immunogenicity is the ability of a antigen to cause the production of lymphocytes and antibodies • They are reactive • Have the ability to react with the activated lymphocytes and antibodies released by immunogenic reactions. Complete Antigens • Microbes, nucleic acids, lipids, poylsaccharides, proteins (strongest), pollen grains.
Antigens Incomplete antigens (haptens) • Small peptides, hormones, etc. • They are not immunogenic • but if they bond with the body’s proteins, can cause an attack by the immune response that is harmful • Examples are poison ivy, animal dander, cosmetics, products used in the house hold • Antigen Animations
Antibody Structure ‘Immunoglobulins’ • Composed of heavy chains and light chains. The variable region changes depending on the antigen it will react with. • These combine with the antigen-binding sites • C or constant region- dictates the cells and chemicals it can bind to. Immunoglobulin Classes 1. IgM – on B-surface cell (antigen receptor) 2. IgA – plasma, in saliva, sweat, etc. 3. IgD – B-cell; antigen receptor 4. IgG – most abundant; protects against bacteria, viruses, toxins 5. IgE – plasma cells in skin, GI mucosae, respiratory tract
Monoclonal Antibodies • Antigen-Antibody Testing Complexes • Pregnancy Testing
MHC Proteins – Recognizing ‘Self’ • Your cells – surface proteins • MHC proteins (glycoproteins) • ‘Self-Antigens’ • Classes of MHC Proteins • 1. MHC I – all body cells • 2. MHC II – only on immune response cells • Role in adaptive defense system
Cells of the Adaptive Immune System Immature lymphocytes • produced in the bone marrow - will mature into a B or T lymphocytes • Each become immunocompetent in different locations • T-lymphocytes in the thymus • B-lymphocytes in the bone marrow Positive selections • refers to the process of selecting T cells whose receptors that can recognize self-MHC molecules. T-cells then proceed to negative selection in the thymus • If a T-cell binds too tightly to a self-MHC are eliminated • The cells that survive has developed self-tolerance (unresponsiveness to self-antigens)
Cells of the Adaptive Immune System When these cells become immunocompetent • display receptors on their surface • It is committed to one and only one antigen! • This process occurs prior to encountering an antigen. • These receptors are determined by our genes. After they become immunocompetent • migrate to Lymph nodes, spleen, lymph organs The final maturation of the T or B cells • when they encounter and lock onto an antigen.
What are Antigen-Presenting Cells? Dendriticcells in CT, Langerhans’ cells of the epidermis, macrophages and activatedB-cells. Ingest antigens - present parts of the antigen on their surface. Encountered by T-cells- antigen presentation • T cells circulate throughout the body. • Role of T-Cells APCsare found in great concentrations in: • Lymph node Paracorticalarea • B-cells - germinal centers of the spleen. • Macrophages in medullary sinus of spleen (fixed) • APC Animation
Humoral Immune Response Naïve B-lymphocytes (immunocompetent) • bind to antigens and then undergo a process called clonal selection. B-cell clone division • produces different types of B-cells • B-cells attach to antigens in the ‘extracellular environment’ Most become plasma cells which secrete antibodies. Others differentiate into memory cells • mount an immediate response on future encounters with the antigen.
Humoral Response • Humoral Animationhttp://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp18/1802004.html
Memory Primary immune Response • first exposure - 3-6 day lag • B cells - go through clonal selection • differentiate into plasma cells • antibody levels peak in 10 days Secondary Immune Response • Second exposure; faster and more effective • Plasma cells produced hours after antigen exposure • 2-3 days antibody concentration increases and remains high for several weeks • antibodies bond more efficiently with antigens • may remain for life
Active and Passive Humoral Immunity 1. Active Humoral Immunity • B cells encounter antigens - produce antibodies (a) naturally acquired (b) artificially acquired Vaccine Animation 2.Passive Humoral Immunity • Donor’s antibodies injected into the bloodstream of another person • Crossing of mother’s antibodies to placenta (naturally acquired) • Short-lived; no memory is established • Artificially acquired by injection of immune serum
Action of Antibodies 1. Antibodies work with the complement protein system.
Cell-Mediated Immune Response Antibodies provide very little protection against antigens that invade body cells. • Ineffective (viruses, other intercellular pathogens) Cell-Mediated Immune Response • T-Cells (TH – CD4); (TC – CD8); (memory, regulatory T-Cells) • T-Cells only recognize “processed” or presented fragments of antigens. • Cell-Mediated Immune Response Animation
T-Cell Development • CD4 and CD8 T-Cells mature in the Thymus Gland. • Activated by ‘APCs’. • Class-I MHC proteins: displayed by most all body cells; recognized by CD8 cells. Becomes activated into TC cells and Suppressor T- Cells • This process is endogenous (endogenous antigen) • Class II MHC: Immune cells like macrophages present to CD4 cells • Exogenous process • Helper T-Cells • MHC Antipresenting Cell Animations
Endogenous Process Antigen Recognition and MHC restriction Exogenous Process
Double Recognition and Activation Clonal selection • T-cells must accomplish doublerecognition Figure shows a CD8 cell becoming activated by Class I MHC protein (antigen fragment on its surface) Cloning process forms TC Cells
Activation of T-Cells 1. Antigen Binding 2. Co-stimulation occurs after antigen APC or body cell encounters the T-cell • Step before cloning • T-Cell must bind to other surface receptors on APC • B7 protein of dendritic cells • IL – I and II (cytokines) • Released by T-cells or APCs prompt cloning to start • Other Cytokines (Table 21.4)
Specific Roles of T Cells 1. Helper T cells 2. Cytotoxic T Cells (killer T cells) 3. Suppressor T Cells 4. Gamma Delta T Cells • T Cell Animationshttp://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072943696/student_view0 5. Regulatory T-Cells
Primary Immune Response • Immune Response • Immune Response to Specific Pathogens
Imbalances and Diseases 1. Severe Combined Immunodeficiency 2. AIDS • HIV 3. Autoimmune Disorders • MS • Graves disease • Lupus • Rheumatoid Arthritis