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What is the primary function of cytotoxic T cells?
Which component released by CD8 T cells helps induce apoptosis in target cells?
What mechanism is primarily involved in the action of perforin?
Which of the following statements about CD4 and CD8 T cell cooperation is correct?
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What is a characteristic trait of CD8 T cells regarding their ability to kill target cells?
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Which proteins work together with perforin to enhance its effectiveness against target cells?
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What trait do cytokines exhibit concerning their function in the immune response?
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Which T cell subset is primarily associated with the clearance of intracellular pathogens?
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Study Notes
Antigen Recognition by T Cells
- CD4 and CD8 T cells recognize antigens presented by MHC molecules
- CD4 T cells interact with MHC class II molecules, primarily expressed by antigen-presenting cells
- CD8 T cells interact with MHC class I molecules, expressed on all nucleated cells
Intracellular Pathogens: Cytokine vs Cytotoxicity
- CD8 T cells are essential for controlling intracellular pathogens like viruses and some bacteria
- CD8 T cells can either release cytokines to activate other immune cells or directly kill infected cells through cytotoxicity
Activation of CD8 T Cells
- Strong co-stimulation is required for CD8 T cell activation
- Co-stimulation signals are provided by molecules like CD28 on T cells interacting with CD80 or CD86 on antigen-presenting cells
Cytotoxic T Cells
- Cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) destroy virus-infected cells
- CTLs release cytotoxic molecules to kill target cells
Cytotoxic T Cells: Killing Mechanism
- Perforin forms pores in the target cell membrane
- Granzymes enter the cytoplasm of the target cell, causing apoptosis
- Granulysin works with perforin and serglycin to form pores in the target cells
Clearance of a Pathogen
- CD4 T cells cooperate with CD8 T cells to clear pathogens
- CD4 T cells provide signals and cytokines that support the differentiation and function of CD8 T cells
Helper T Cell Responses
- Th1 cells primarily help in the clearance of intracellular pathogens
- Th1 cells secrete cytokines like IFN-γ, which activates macrophages and promotes CD8 T cell cytotoxicity
- Th2 cells mainly help in the clearance of parasitic infections
- Th2 cells secrete cytokines like IL-4 and IL-5, which stimulate IgE production and eosinophil activation
- Th17 cells are involved in the defense against extracellular bacteria and fungi
- Th17 cells secrete cytokines like IL-17, which recruit neutrophils to the site of infection
Summary of Effector Cell Influences on Host Cells
- CD4 and CD8 T cells are crucial for adaptive immunity
- They coordinate immune responses against different pathogens
- Their roles can be categorized as cytokine production or cytotoxicity
Comparison of Antibodies and TCR
- Antibodies are produced by B cells and recognize extracellular antigens in their native form
- TCRs are expressed by T cells and recognize antigen fragments presented by MHC molecules
- Antibodies can neutralize pathogens and toxins, while TCRs primarily activate T cells to produce cytokines or kill infected cells
Primary and Secondary Response to Infection
- Primary immune responses have a lag before detectable antibodies appear
- Secondary immune responses are faster and more robust due to the presence of memory B cells
- Memory B cells are generated during the primary response and quickly differentiate into antibody-producing plasma cells upon re-exposure to the same antigen
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Explore the mechanisms of antigen recognition by T cells, specifically the roles of CD4 and CD8 T cells in immune responses. Understand how CD8 T cells control intracellular pathogens and their activation process through co-stimulation. This quiz will cover the cytotoxic roles of T cells and their killing mechanisms.
