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According to the text, what are cytokines known as in the context of the immune system?
According to the text, what are cytokines known as in the context of the immune system?
- Supporters
- Catalysts
- Workhorses (correct)
- Regulators
Which of the following is NOT a function of cytokines?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cytokines?
- Treating inflammatory diseases (correct)
- Directing the development of leukocytes
- Regulating the expression of genes
- Activating leukocytes
What is the primary focus of medicine in immunology today?
What is the primary focus of medicine in immunology today?
- Controlling immunological processes (correct)
- Treating infectious diseases
- Targeting leukocyte development
- Regulating cytokine production
Which of the following is NOT a condition that can be treated using pharmacological agents targeting cytokine and cytokine signaling?
Which of the following is NOT a condition that can be treated using pharmacological agents targeting cytokine and cytokine signaling?
What are the major classes of cytokines primarily responsible for?
What are the major classes of cytokines primarily responsible for?
Which concept refers to the ability of cytokines to act on multiple cell types and have diverse effects?
Which concept refers to the ability of cytokines to act on multiple cell types and have diverse effects?
Which receptor family is associated with IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-15, and IL-21 cytokines?
Which receptor family is associated with IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-15, and IL-21 cytokines?
What type of receptors are involved in the signaling cascades for TNF receptors?
What type of receptors are involved in the signaling cascades for TNF receptors?
In the context of MHC I and MHC II molecules, what is responsible for the distribution of MHC I and MHC II on different cells?
In the context of MHC I and MHC II molecules, what is responsible for the distribution of MHC I and MHC II on different cells?
Which type of cytokines are biologically active antibodies an example of?
Which type of cytokines are biologically active antibodies an example of?
What is the focus of immunologic protection?
What is the focus of immunologic protection?
What do principles of immunologic protection include?
What do principles of immunologic protection include?
What is the effect of age on the function of components of the immune system?
What is the effect of age on the function of components of the immune system?
What is the term for the property of a cytokine exhibiting several different functions?
What is the term for the property of a cytokine exhibiting several different functions?
Which property refers to the situation where different cytokines may possess the same biological activity?
Which property refers to the situation where different cytokines may possess the same biological activity?
What is the term for the situation where the combined effect of two or more cytokines is more or less equal to the sum of the effects of the cytokines taken separately?
What is the term for the situation where the combined effect of two or more cytokines is more or less equal to the sum of the effects of the cytokines taken separately?
When the effects of a cytokine inhibit the effects of another cytokine, it is said to act:
When the effects of a cytokine inhibit the effects of another cytokine, it is said to act:
What is the term for a cytokine specialized in attracting cells, especially leukocytes?
What is the term for a cytokine specialized in attracting cells, especially leukocytes?
How are chemokines named based on the spacing of their first cysteine residues?
How are chemokines named based on the spacing of their first cysteine residues?
What class of chemokines is represented by the naming convention CXC?
What class of chemokines is represented by the naming convention CXC?
What represents the amino acids between the first two cysteine residues in the naming convention of chemokines?
What represents the amino acids between the first two cysteine residues in the naming convention of chemokines?
In the naming convention for chemokine receptors, what letter is added at the end to denote that it is a chemokine receptor?
In the naming convention for chemokine receptors, what letter is added at the end to denote that it is a chemokine receptor?
"CXCL8" is the correct name for which cytokine?
"CXCL8" is the correct name for which cytokine?
What is the term for the situation where many chemokines are ligands for several chemokine receptors?
What is the term for the situation where many chemokines are ligands for several chemokine receptors?
In addition to their roles in normal physiological processes and pathophysiology, several cytokines and their signaling are targets for many approved pharmacological...
In addition to their roles in normal physiological processes and pathophysiology, several cytokines and their signaling are targets for many approved pharmacological...
Which of the following is NOT a reason why there is no point in memorizing each cytokine and their respective functions?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why there is no point in memorizing each cytokine and their respective functions?
In what context can tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) stimulate the expression of adhesion molecules on the luminal surface of endothelial cells?
In what context can tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) stimulate the expression of adhesion molecules on the luminal surface of endothelial cells?
What is the main function of TNF-α in the brain (hypothalamus)?
What is the main function of TNF-α in the brain (hypothalamus)?
What advice does the text give for classifying different cytokines at the beginning of learning?
What advice does the text give for classifying different cytokines at the beginning of learning?
What is the main type of response that can help in segregating cytokine functions into functional clusters?
What is the main type of response that can help in segregating cytokine functions into functional clusters?
In what specific context can tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) induce energy production through carbohydrate, protein, and fatty acid catabolism?
In what specific context can tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) induce energy production through carbohydrate, protein, and fatty acid catabolism?
What is the significance of classifying cytokines according to their general function(s) at the beginning of learning?
What is the significance of classifying cytokines according to their general function(s) at the beginning of learning?
What is the function of TNF-α at the cellular level, in conjunction with other cytokines or stimuli?
What is the function of TNF-α at the cellular level, in conjunction with other cytokines or stimuli?
What is generally referred to as being involved in preventing or decreasing inflammation?
What is generally referred to as being involved in preventing or decreasing inflammation?
Why is it unnecessary to memorize each cytokine and their respective functions?
Why is it unnecessary to memorize each cytokine and their respective functions?
What advice does the text give for learning the specific functions of cytokines within specific contexts?
What advice does the text give for learning the specific functions of cytokines within specific contexts?
What is the primary communication molecule used within the immune system and between the immune system and other body systems?
What is the primary communication molecule used within the immune system and between the immune system and other body systems?
What is the primary mode of action for cytokines?
What is the primary mode of action for cytokines?
Which statement about cytokine expression is true?
Which statement about cytokine expression is true?
What type of signaling occurs when a membrane-bound cytokine interacts with its cognate receptor on the surface of a target cell?
What type of signaling occurs when a membrane-bound cytokine interacts with its cognate receptor on the surface of a target cell?
Why is the expression of cytokines tightly regulated?
Why is the expression of cytokines tightly regulated?
How do cytokines elicit their biological response?
How do cytokines elicit their biological response?
In what form are most cytokines expressed?
In what form are most cytokines expressed?
What is the primary mechanism by which cytokines mediate their actions?
What is the primary mechanism by which cytokines mediate their actions?
Which type of signaling involves the interaction between a membrane-bound cytokine and its cognate receptor on the surface of its target cell?
Which type of signaling involves the interaction between a membrane-bound cytokine and its cognate receptor on the surface of its target cell?
What are the primary factors that lead to cytokine gene transcription, translation, and secretion?
What are the primary factors that lead to cytokine gene transcription, translation, and secretion?
Which statement about cytokines is correct?
Which statement about cytokines is correct?
What type of signaling involves the release of cytokines at the site of infection, reaching other tissues to induce physiological responses?
What type of signaling involves the release of cytokines at the site of infection, reaching other tissues to induce physiological responses?
What is the purpose of the tight regulation of cytokine expression?
What is the purpose of the tight regulation of cytokine expression?
Which cytokine receptor primarily signals through the Nuclear Factor kappa B (NF-kB) pathway?
Which cytokine receptor primarily signals through the Nuclear Factor kappa B (NF-kB) pathway?
Which cytokine receptor family is associated with interferons and primarily signals through the JAK/STAT pathways?
Which cytokine receptor family is associated with interferons and primarily signals through the JAK/STAT pathways?
Which condition is NOT currently approved for treatment using JAK inhibitors targeting cytokine and cytokine signaling?
Which condition is NOT currently approved for treatment using JAK inhibitors targeting cytokine and cytokine signaling?
Which cytokine receptor family is primarily used by interferons and signals through STAT1 homodimers and STAT1/STAT2 heterodimers?
Which cytokine receptor family is primarily used by interferons and signals through STAT1 homodimers and STAT1/STAT2 heterodimers?
Which of the following is a cytokine mostly known as an anti-inflammatory mediator, although it technically belongs to the interferon family?
Which of the following is a cytokine mostly known as an anti-inflammatory mediator, although it technically belongs to the interferon family?
Which cytokine is known to signal through STAT1/STAT2 heterodimers?
Which cytokine is known to signal through STAT1/STAT2 heterodimers?
Which receptor family is associated with TNFs and also serves as receptors for other important molecules such as FasL and CD40L?
Which receptor family is associated with TNFs and also serves as receptors for other important molecules such as FasL and CD40L?
What receptor family is primarily used by interferons and also signals through JAK/STAT pathways?
What receptor family is primarily used by interferons and also signals through JAK/STAT pathways?
What is the main type of response that can help in segregating cytokine functions into functional clusters?
What is the main type of response that can help in segregating cytokine functions into functional clusters?
Which condition is NOT treated using pharmacological agents targeting cytokine and cytokine signaling?
Which condition is NOT treated using pharmacological agents targeting cytokine and cytokine signaling?
Which of the following is a function of CXCL10?
Which of the following is a function of CXCL10?
Which cytokine receptor family does VEGF-A signal through?
Which cytokine receptor family does VEGF-A signal through?
Which cytokine receptor family is mainly used by the majority of cytokines and mainly signals through a JAK/STAT pathway?
Which cytokine receptor family is mainly used by the majority of cytokines and mainly signals through a JAK/STAT pathway?
What is the primary function of the IL-2Rγc subunit in cytokine receptors?
What is the primary function of the IL-2Rγc subunit in cytokine receptors?
Which cytokine is associated with a JAK3 deficiency?
Which cytokine is associated with a JAK3 deficiency?
Which cytokine is NOT primarily involved in angiogenesis?
Which cytokine is NOT primarily involved in angiogenesis?
Which cytokine primarily signals through seven transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors?
Which cytokine primarily signals through seven transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors?
What is the primary function of the VEGF-A cytokine?
What is the primary function of the VEGF-A cytokine?
What is the primary function of the CCL11 (eotaxin-1) chemokine?
What is the primary function of the CCL11 (eotaxin-1) chemokine?
Which cytokine receptor family shares some receptor subunits with the receptors for IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, IL-15, and IL-21?
Which cytokine receptor family shares some receptor subunits with the receptors for IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, IL-15, and IL-21?
Which statement about JAK3 and IL-2Rγc deficiencies is true?
Which statement about JAK3 and IL-2Rγc deficiencies is true?
Which cytokine primarily signals through VEGFRs, which are tyrosine kinase receptors?
Which cytokine primarily signals through VEGFRs, which are tyrosine kinase receptors?
Which cytokine is responsible for the initiation of the inflammatory response, induction of other proinflammatory cytokine synthesis and secretion, fever, and synthesis of acute-phase reactants by the liver?
Which cytokine is responsible for the initiation of the inflammatory response, induction of other proinflammatory cytokine synthesis and secretion, fever, and synthesis of acute-phase reactants by the liver?
Which cytokine is primarily associated with leukocyte proliferation, CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH17 cell subset, and signals mainly through IL-6R?
Which cytokine is primarily associated with leukocyte proliferation, CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH17 cell subset, and signals mainly through IL-6R?
Which cytokine is involved in the activation of NK cells for the synthesis and release of IFN-γ, CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH1 cell subset, and activation of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes (CTLs)?
Which cytokine is involved in the activation of NK cells for the synthesis and release of IFN-γ, CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH1 cell subset, and activation of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes (CTLs)?
Which cytokine is responsible for the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes, as well as NK cells, and signals mostly through common γ-chain receptors, but also through type I cytokine receptors?
Which cytokine is responsible for the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes, as well as NK cells, and signals mostly through common γ-chain receptors, but also through type I cytokine receptors?
Which cytokine is associated with the activation of macrophage microbicidal functions (M1 macrophages), CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH1 cell subset, and isotype-switching to IgG?
Which cytokine is associated with the activation of macrophage microbicidal functions (M1 macrophages), CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH1 cell subset, and isotype-switching to IgG?
Which cytokine is primarily involved in vasodilation, chemotaxis, endothelial activation, transendothelial migration, activation of neutrophils and macrophages, fever, and increased muscle and fat catabolism (cachexia)?
Which cytokine is primarily involved in vasodilation, chemotaxis, endothelial activation, transendothelial migration, activation of neutrophils and macrophages, fever, and increased muscle and fat catabolism (cachexia)?
Which cytokine is responsible for the development and proliferation of NK cells and proliferation of T lymphocytes?
Which cytokine is responsible for the development and proliferation of NK cells and proliferation of T lymphocytes?
Which cytokine signals mainly through type II cytokine receptors and is involved in the activation of macrophage microbicidal functions (M1 macrophages) and CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH1 cell subset?
Which cytokine signals mainly through type II cytokine receptors and is involved in the activation of macrophage microbicidal functions (M1 macrophages) and CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation into TH1 cell subset?
Which cytokine is primarily associated with chemotaxis, endothelial activation, leukocyte integrin expression in inflammatory bed, and increased vascular permeability through disruption of adherens junctions?
Which cytokine is primarily associated with chemotaxis, endothelial activation, leukocyte integrin expression in inflammatory bed, and increased vascular permeability through disruption of adherens junctions?
Which cytokine is primarily involved in the proliferation and activation of eosinophils?
Which cytokine is primarily involved in the proliferation and activation of eosinophils?
What is the main function of TGF-β in CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation?
What is the main function of TGF-β in CD4 T lymphocyte differentiation?
Which chemokine is primarily responsible for chemotaxis of activated B cells, memory T cells, and immature dendritic cells in mucosa and skin?
Which chemokine is primarily responsible for chemotaxis of activated B cells, memory T cells, and immature dendritic cells in mucosa and skin?
Which cytokine is mainly associated with the alternative activation of macrophages (M2 macrophages)?
Which cytokine is mainly associated with the alternative activation of macrophages (M2 macrophages)?
What is the primary function of IL-22 at the site of infection?
What is the primary function of IL-22 at the site of infection?
Which cytokine is mainly responsible for the proliferation of NK and T lymphocyte progenitors?
Which cytokine is mainly responsible for the proliferation of NK and T lymphocyte progenitors?
Which chemokine is primarily involved in chemotaxis of monocytes, memory T lymphocytes, and NK cells?
Which chemokine is primarily involved in chemotaxis of monocytes, memory T lymphocytes, and NK cells?
Which cytokine is mainly associated with hematopoiesis and immature cells?
Which cytokine is mainly associated with hematopoiesis and immature cells?
What is the primary function of platelet-activating factor (PAF)?
What is the primary function of platelet-activating factor (PAF)?
What is the primary function of IL-21?
What is the primary function of IL-21?
Which receptor primarily signals using the NF-kB signaling pathway and with crosstalk with Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways?
Which receptor primarily signals using the NF-kB signaling pathway and with crosstalk with Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways?
Which pathway is used by the vast majority of chemokines for signaling?
Which pathway is used by the vast majority of chemokines for signaling?
What is the primary function of the G-Protein Coupled Receptor involved in cytokine signaling regulation?
What is the primary function of the G-Protein Coupled Receptor involved in cytokine signaling regulation?
Which cytokine primarily signals through seven transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors?
Which cytokine primarily signals through seven transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors?
Which transcription factor would fail to be activated in a patient with a NEMO (IKKγ) deficiency?
Which transcription factor would fail to be activated in a patient with a NEMO (IKKγ) deficiency?
Which TK is responsible for the phosphorylation of STATs?
Which TK is responsible for the phosphorylation of STATs?
What is the primary function of MyD88-related signaling?
What is the primary function of MyD88-related signaling?
Which transcription factors are activated through the SAPK/JNK, ERK, and p38 MAPK pathways?
Which transcription factors are activated through the SAPK/JNK, ERK, and p38 MAPK pathways?
What is the dichotomy in IL-1R signaling at the level of TAK1/TAB1-2/TRAF6 activation?
What is the dichotomy in IL-1R signaling at the level of TAK1/TAB1-2/TRAF6 activation?
Which receptors primarily activate both NF-κB and IRF transcription factors?
Which receptors primarily activate both NF-κB and IRF transcription factors?
What is the role of Toll-like receptor 4 in signaling pathways?
What is the role of Toll-like receptor 4 in signaling pathways?
In MyD88-related signaling, what is the primary role of the MyD88 adaptor protein?
In MyD88-related signaling, what is the primary role of the MyD88 adaptor protein?
Which signaling pathway is important for the initiation of inflammation and TCR/BCR signaling?
Which signaling pathway is important for the initiation of inflammation and TCR/BCR signaling?
How do TLRs 3, 7, 8, and 9 differ from TLRs 1/2, 2/6, 4, and 5 in their signaling pathways?
How do TLRs 3, 7, 8, and 9 differ from TLRs 1/2, 2/6, 4, and 5 in their signaling pathways?
What is the primary effect of IL-1R and many TLRs signaling through the same pathways?
What is the primary effect of IL-1R and many TLRs signaling through the same pathways?
What is the key molecular pathway in the innate immune system responsible for initiating cellular response to pathogens?
What is the key molecular pathway in the innate immune system responsible for initiating cellular response to pathogens?
Which signaling pathway is the target of many pharmacological treatments and dysregulation of this pathway is key to the pathophysiology of many immune deficiencies?
Which signaling pathway is the target of many pharmacological treatments and dysregulation of this pathway is key to the pathophysiology of many immune deficiencies?
What is the primary function of the NF-kB pathway?
What is the primary function of the NF-kB pathway?
Which cytokine receptor family shares some receptor subunits with the receptors for IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, IL-15, and IL-21?
Which cytokine receptor family shares some receptor subunits with the receptors for IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, IL-15, and IL-21?
Which cytokine primarily signals through seven transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors?
Which cytokine primarily signals through seven transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors?
What is the term for a cytokine specialized in attracting cells, especially leukocytes?
What is the term for a cytokine specialized in attracting cells, especially leukocytes?
What is the function of IL-21?
What is the function of IL-21?
The CCL11 (eotaxin-1) chemokine is primarily involved in:
The CCL11 (eotaxin-1) chemokine is primarily involved in:
Which cytokine is known to signal through STAT1/STAT2 heterodimers?
Which cytokine is known to signal through STAT1/STAT2 heterodimers?
What type of signaling occurs when a membrane-bound cytokine interacts with its cognate receptor on the surface of a target cell?
What type of signaling occurs when a membrane-bound cytokine interacts with its cognate receptor on the surface of a target cell?
What is the primary effect of age on the function of components of the immune system?
What is the primary effect of age on the function of components of the immune system?
Which cytokine is mainly associated with hematopoiesis and immature cells?
Which cytokine is mainly associated with hematopoiesis and immature cells?
In what specific context can tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) induce energy production through carbohydrate, protein, and fatty acid catabolism?
In what specific context can tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) induce energy production through carbohydrate, protein, and fatty acid catabolism?
In the given example regarding lipolytic activation in adipocytes treated with proinflammatory cytokines, what kind of cytokine interaction(s) is(are) occurring?
In the given example regarding lipolytic activation in adipocytes treated with proinflammatory cytokines, what kind of cytokine interaction(s) is(are) occurring?
Considering the functions of IL-1b, TNF-a, and IL-6, how can these cytokines be qualified?
Considering the functions of IL-1b, TNF-a, and IL-6, how can these cytokines be qualified?
What type of signaling is exemplified by IL-12 and IFN-g in the figure below?
What type of signaling is exemplified by IL-12 and IFN-g in the figure below?
Which cytokine would promote the production of new leukocytes following a bone marrow transplant in a 5-year-old boy with leukemia?
Which cytokine would promote the production of new leukocytes following a bone marrow transplant in a 5-year-old boy with leukemia?
A defect in the expression of which molecule most likely accounts for the rarity of granulocytes in the inflamed periodontium of the 5-year-old boy?
A defect in the expression of which molecule most likely accounts for the rarity of granulocytes in the inflamed periodontium of the 5-year-old boy?
In a 25-year-old woman presenting with severe pain on the right side of the lower abdomen, nausea, and fever, the cytokines responsible for eliciting the fever are an example of what type of cytokine signaling?
In a 25-year-old woman presenting with severe pain on the right side of the lower abdomen, nausea, and fever, the cytokines responsible for eliciting the fever are an example of what type of cytokine signaling?
Study Notes
- Fusion sessions are online learning activities followed by a live session where participants translate content into practice.
- Participants must complete learning content in Canvas before attending live sessions.
- Recordings of fusion sessions will not be posted to encourage preparation and attendance.
- The topic of the fusion session is Cytokines, Chemokines, & Cell Signaling in the field of Infectious Immune Diseases.
- Cytokines are crucial elements of the immune system that direct the development and functions of various immune cells.
- Cytokines and chemokines are essential for normal and pathological immunological processes, as well as the treatment of various conditions including inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune diseases, and others.
- Major classes of cytokines include interleukins (IL), interferons (IFNs), and growth factors. Examples include IL-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IFN-α, IFN-γ, and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β).
- Chemokines are a subclass of cytokines that primarily attract immune cells to sites of infection or injury. Classes include CC and CXC chemokines, with examples including RANTES, MIP-1α, IL-8, IP-10, and MCP-1.
- Cytokines have unique properties such as pleiotropism (multifunctionality), redundancy, additivity, synergy, and antagonism.
- Cytokine and chemokine receptors are crucial for the function of these signaling molecules. Examples include the IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-15, and IL-21 receptors.
- Signaling cascades for various receptors include those for type I and II cytokine receptors, TNF receptors, IL-1 receptors, and seven transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors.
- Topics covered in this fusion session include the development of the adaptive immune response, structure and function of various immune cells, cellular basis of the immune response, and immunologic diagnostics.
- Understanding cytokines can be challenging due to the vast number of cytokines and their multifaceted functions. It's recommended to classify cytokines according to their general functions and learn their specific functions within context as the learning progresses.
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