CD4 T Cell Commitment and Signaling
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What type of cytokines are produced by activated Th2 cells that affect antibody production?

  • IFN-γ, IL-12, IL-15
  • IL-4, IL-5, IL-6 (correct)
  • IL-10, IL-13, TNF-α
  • IL-1, IL-2, IL-3
  • What is the role of the Th1 cytokine IFN-γ in relation to B cells?

  • Activates cytotoxic T cells
  • Stimulates isotype switching to IgG1 (correct)
  • Promotes apoptosis of B cells
  • Inhibits antibody production
  • How are conjugate vaccines designed to enhance immunity to polysaccharides?

  • By introducing DNA fragments from the pathogen
  • By using only polysaccharides in the vaccine
  • By linking polysaccharides to a protein (correct)
  • By using live attenuated bacteria
  • Granulomas are characterized by the presence of which type of cells?

    <p>Multi-nucleated giant cells surrounded by T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when polysaccharides are presented in a T cell-independent manner?

    <p>Production of antibodies without T cell help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the lineage commitment of CD4 T cells in response to a pathogen?

    <p>The cytokine profile specific to the pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cytokine is produced by APCs to induce a Th1 response?

    <p>IL-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of IFN-γ in the Th1 immune response?

    <p>To stimulate macrophages to kill intracellular pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding the Th1 and Th2 immune responses is accurate?

    <p>The presence of a specific pathogen influences the polarization towards either Th1 or Th2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of macrophages infected with mycobacteria in the context of the immune response?

    <p>They resist killing by Th1 cells, leading to granuloma formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the JAK:STAT pathway relate to CD4 T cell differentiation?

    <p>It mediates signals from cytokine receptors that influence T cell fate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in T cell differentiation?

    <p>APCs dictate the specific cytokine milieu for T cell commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily affects the flexibility of mature T cells in responding to various pathogens?

    <p>The variety of cytokines in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CD4 T Cell Commitment

    • CD4 T cells can differentiate into various effector lineages: Th1, Th2, and Th17.
    • These lineages are determined by the cytokine environment in the lymph node during initial antigen presentation.

    Signaling Through Cytokine Receptors

    • The JAK:STAT pathway is involved in signaling through cytokine receptors.

    CD4 T Cell Fate Determined in Lymph Node

    • Effector cells return to the site of infection after initial commitment in the lymph nodes.
    • Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) influence CD4 T cell lineage commitment based on the specific pathogen.
    • This allows for flexibility in the immune response, enabling the host to combat different pathogens effectively.

    Cytokine Milieu Determines CD4 T Cell Fate

    • The cytokine milieu dictates whether a CD4 T cell develops into a Th1, Th2, or Th17 lineage.

    Polarizing Immunity Toward a Specific Pathogen

    • The Th1:Th2 paradigm illustrates how cytokines produced during one response can inhibit the development of the other.
    • Th1 responses are associated with intracellular pathogens like viruses and bacteria.
    • Th2 responses are associated with extracellular pathogens.

    Classical and Alternative Macrophage Activation

    • Macrophages exhibit different activation states based on the cytokine environment.

    Destruction of an Intracellular Pathogen

    • APCs infected with intracellular bacteria induce Th1 immunity.
    • The infected APC presents bacterial peptides on MHC-II and produces IL-12, triggering Th1 differentiation.
    • Th1 cells express CD40 ligand and produce IFN-γ, which instruct the APC to kill the intracellular bacteria.

    Granuloma Formation

    • Mycobacteria, such as those causing tuberculosis, can survive within macrophages and resist Th1-mediated killing.
    • This leads to the formation of granulomas, characterized by multinucleated giant cells (fused macrophages) and surrounding T cells.

    Multiple Effects of Activated Th1 Cells on The Host

    • Th1 cells have multiple effects on the host immune system.
    • They promote macrophage activation and intracellular pathogen killing.
    • They can also trigger production of antibodies.

    Production of Antibodies

    • Th2 cells produce cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-6) involved in antibody isotype switching.
    • IFN-γ (a Th1 cytokine) can stimulate isotype switching towards IgG1 antibodies, enhancing opsonophagocytosis and complement fixation.

    Hapten:Carrier Systems and Conjugate Vaccines

    • Polysaccharides cannot be presented to T cells, making T cell-independent immunity crucial.
    • Conjugate vaccines combine polysaccharides with a protein (like tetanus toxoid) to enhance immunity.
    • The protein portion acts as a T-cell epitope, leading to T cell activation and antibody production directed towards the polysaccharide.

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    This quiz explores the mechanisms behind CD4 T cell differentiation into various effector lineages such as Th1, Th2, and Th17. It highlights the role of cytokine environments and the JAK:STAT signaling pathway in determining T cell fate and inducing a versatile immune response against pathogens.

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