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What term describes when one gene influences two or more seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits?
What term describes when one gene influences two or more seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits?
Which of the following correctly describes antagonism in the context of cytokines?
Which of the following correctly describes antagonism in the context of cytokines?
What is the term for cooperative effects of cytokines acting together?
What is the term for cooperative effects of cytokines acting together?
Which of the following cytokine families is not listed in the provided content?
Which of the following cytokine families is not listed in the provided content?
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What process describes a cascade of cytokine interactions leading to an overwhelming response?
What process describes a cascade of cytokine interactions leading to an overwhelming response?
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Which of the following best describes the role of cytokines in the immune system?
Which of the following best describes the role of cytokines in the immune system?
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What is a unique characteristic of cytokines regarding their method of action?
What is a unique characteristic of cytokines regarding their method of action?
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Which term describes cytokines acting on the cell that secreted them?
Which term describes cytokines acting on the cell that secreted them?
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What is the significance of pleiotropy in cytokines?
What is the significance of pleiotropy in cytokines?
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In what way are cytokines involved in cancer?
In what way are cytokines involved in cancer?
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Which mechanism describes cytokines acting locally on nearby cells?
Which mechanism describes cytokines acting locally on nearby cells?
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How are cytokines being utilized in medical treatments?
How are cytokines being utilized in medical treatments?
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Which statement about soluble 'decoy' receptors is accurate?
Which statement about soluble 'decoy' receptors is accurate?
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What is the primary role of interleukins?
What is the primary role of interleukins?
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Which interleukin is known for recruiting neutrophils to sites of infection?
Which interleukin is known for recruiting neutrophils to sites of infection?
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What function do type 1 interferons primarily serve?
What function do type 1 interferons primarily serve?
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Which type of cells primarily produce type 2 interferon (IFNƔ)?
Which type of cells primarily produce type 2 interferon (IFNƔ)?
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What effect does tumor necrosis factor (TNF) have on inflammation?
What effect does tumor necrosis factor (TNF) have on inflammation?
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What is a major consequence of a defect in the common IL-2RƔ chain?
What is a major consequence of a defect in the common IL-2RƔ chain?
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Chemokines primarily function to:
Chemokines primarily function to:
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Which cytokine receptor feature is common among class/type I receptors?
Which cytokine receptor feature is common among class/type I receptors?
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What type of receptors mainly bind interferons?
What type of receptors mainly bind interferons?
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Which of the following receptors share a common gamma chain?
Which of the following receptors share a common gamma chain?
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What is a function of PRRs in the immune response?
What is a function of PRRs in the immune response?
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Which of the following cytokines activates vascular endothelium and lymphocytes?
Which of the following cytokines activates vascular endothelium and lymphocytes?
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What role do CCR5 antagonists serve in the context of HIV?
What role do CCR5 antagonists serve in the context of HIV?
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Which cytokines are primarily secreted by activated macrophages?
Which cytokines are primarily secreted by activated macrophages?
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What is the primary consequence of TNF receptor activation?
What is the primary consequence of TNF receptor activation?
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Which chemokine receptors are involved in binding HIV-1?
Which chemokine receptors are involved in binding HIV-1?
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What role do TNF and IL-6 play in the inflammatory response?
What role do TNF and IL-6 play in the inflammatory response?
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What is the consequence of the synthesis of PGE2 during an inflammatory response?
What is the consequence of the synthesis of PGE2 during an inflammatory response?
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What characterizes sepsis in terms of immune response?
What characterizes sepsis in terms of immune response?
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Which of these effects is most closely associated with the action of pyrogenic cytokines?
Which of these effects is most closely associated with the action of pyrogenic cytokines?
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What is the function of effector cells during inflammation?
What is the function of effector cells during inflammation?
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Which statement correctly describes the role of cytokines in acute and chronic disease processes?
Which statement correctly describes the role of cytokines in acute and chronic disease processes?
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Which type of cytokine action refers to the activity of a cytokine affecting adjacent cells?
Which type of cytokine action refers to the activity of a cytokine affecting adjacent cells?
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What property of cytokines allows them to exert effects through various systems of the body, including the nervous system?
What property of cytokines allows them to exert effects through various systems of the body, including the nervous system?
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Which characteristic of cytokines describes their requirement to bind to specific receptors to initiate biological responses?
Which characteristic of cytokines describes their requirement to bind to specific receptors to initiate biological responses?
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Which aspect of cytokines is crucial for their role in pharmacological applications for immune and inflammatory diseases?
Which aspect of cytokines is crucial for their role in pharmacological applications for immune and inflammatory diseases?
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What is the primary characteristic of cytokine redundancy?
What is the primary characteristic of cytokine redundancy?
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In the context of cytokine interactions, what does antagonism specifically describe?
In the context of cytokine interactions, what does antagonism specifically describe?
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What is meant by cytokine cascade induction?
What is meant by cytokine cascade induction?
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Which cytokine family is primarily involved in the response to viral infections?
Which cytokine family is primarily involved in the response to viral infections?
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What structural feature do many cytokine receptors share?
What structural feature do many cytokine receptors share?
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What distinguishes Type 1 interferons from Type 2 interferons?
What distinguishes Type 1 interferons from Type 2 interferons?
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Which statement correctly describes the function of chemokines in the immune system?
Which statement correctly describes the function of chemokines in the immune system?
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What role does tumor necrosis factor (TNF) primarily have within the immune response?
What role does tumor necrosis factor (TNF) primarily have within the immune response?
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What is a consequence of a defect in the common IL-2RƔ chain?
What is a consequence of a defect in the common IL-2RƔ chain?
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Which cytokine is critical for the differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells in the Haematopoietin Superfamily?
Which cytokine is critical for the differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells in the Haematopoietin Superfamily?
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What is one primary characteristic that defines an allergen?
What is one primary characteristic that defines an allergen?
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Which statement accurately describes atopy?
Which statement accurately describes atopy?
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What condition is characterized by itchy raised swellings as a response to allergens?
What condition is characterized by itchy raised swellings as a response to allergens?
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Which of the following statements is true about anaphylaxis?
Which of the following statements is true about anaphylaxis?
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What percentage of Canadians is known to be affected by seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)?
What percentage of Canadians is known to be affected by seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)?
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Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized primarily by the production of IgE antibodies?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized primarily by the production of IgE antibodies?
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What type of immune response is typically involved in Type II hypersensitivity reactions?
What type of immune response is typically involved in Type II hypersensitivity reactions?
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Which of the following describes the mechanism involved in Type III hypersensitivity reactions?
Which of the following describes the mechanism involved in Type III hypersensitivity reactions?
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Type IV hypersensitivity is primarily mediated by which type of immune cells?
Type IV hypersensitivity is primarily mediated by which type of immune cells?
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What is a common characteristic of all types of hypersensitivity reactions?
What is a common characteristic of all types of hypersensitivity reactions?
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Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is closely associated with asthma?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is closely associated with asthma?
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Which term best describes the adaptive immune response during hypersensitivity reactions?
Which term best describes the adaptive immune response during hypersensitivity reactions?
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In the context of hypersensitivity reactions, what role does a hapten play?
In the context of hypersensitivity reactions, what role does a hapten play?
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Which statement accurately describes the antigen involved in hypersensitivity reactions?
Which statement accurately describes the antigen involved in hypersensitivity reactions?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Gell & Coombs classification types of hypersensitivity?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Gell & Coombs classification types of hypersensitivity?
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Study Notes
Cytokines Overview
- Cytokines are soluble peptides secreted by various cells, primarily immune cells, and other cells.
- They act as chemical messengers, binding to receptors on target cells to initiate biological responses.
- Cytokines are unable to cross lipid membranes, thus needing receptors on target cells.
- They play roles in health (e.g., hematopoiesis, immunity, inflammation) and disease (acute/chronic, cancer).
- Cytokines and their receptors are targeted pharmacologically in immune/inflammatory diseases (immunotherapies).
Learning Objectives
- Students will understand the general properties of cytokines.
- Students will recognize cytokine families and their receptors.
- Students will understand cytokines' roles in inflammation and septic shock.
Actions and Attributes of Cytokines
- Autocrine: Cytokine acts on the cell that secreted it (e.g., IL-2 on T cells).
- Paracrine: Cytokine acts on nearby cells (e.g., IL-2 & IL-4 between APC and lymphocytes).
- Endocrine: Cytokine acts systemically on distant cells (e.g., multiple inflammatory cytokines impacting the CNS).
- Pleiotropy: A single cytokine influencing multiple unrelated phenotypic traits. A key consideration in cytokine therapies.
- Redundancy: Two or more cytokines can have similar effects.
- Synergism: Cooperative effects of cytokines.
- Antagonism: One cytokine's effects may inhibit the effects of another.
- Cascade Induction: The action of one cytokine on a target cell can induce that cell to produce one or more other cytokines, further inducing more cytokine production in a cascade (cytokine storm). This can be very complex.
Cytokine Families
- Interleukins: Originally produced by leukocytes (cells of the immune system). Common include IL-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, and IL-10.
- Hematopoietin Superfamily: Stimulate the production of blood cells.
- Interferons (IFNs): Interferes with viral replication. Includes Type 1 (IFNα & IFNβ) and Type 2 (IFNγ).
- Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF): Highly pleomorphic/variable and has both pro- and anti-inflammatory effects. A common target for autoimmune disease immunotherapy.
- Chemokines: Small proteins that guide leukocytes to inflamed tissue. IL-8 recruits neutrophils to infection sites.
- Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGF-β): Crucial in different biological activities.
- Adipokines: Cytokines produced by adipose tissue.
- Colony-Stimulating Factors: Stimulate the formation of blood cells.
- Nerve Growth Factors: Support nerve cell survival and growth.
- Angiogenic Factors: Stimulate the formation of blood vessels.
- Other families exist.
Cytokine Receptor Families
- Cytokines bind with high affinity to their respective receptors.
- There are various receptor families (Type I, Type II, TNF family, IL-1 family, seven transmembrane, G-protein-coupled).
- Some receptors share common chains, leading to overlap in some functions. This presents potential redundancy and is worth considering when designing therapies.
Leukocyte Extravasation
- A critical process in inflammation as it allows cells responsible for inflammation to get to the point of inflammation.
Pro-inflammatory Cytokines and Sepsis
- Cytokines released by activated macrophages influence both local inflammation and systemic effects (fever, vascular leakage).
- These are involved in the pathogenesis of sepsis, although the precise details are substantial and complicated.
- Sepsis is a life-threatening response to an infection.
Resolving Inflammation through Cytokine Balance
- Resolving inflammation is achieved by a balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
- Anti-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-10, IL-37) oppose the effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
- Factors such as antibiotics, anti-virals, and steroids can promote anti-inflammatory actions to support disease resolution.
Systemic Inflammation and Infections
- Systemic inflammation, often called a cytokine storm, can result from excessive/uncontrolled cytokine release, leading to tissue damage and death.
- Superantigens, a particular class of bacterial toxins, can cause excessive T cell activation, leading to substantial cytokine disruption.
- Covid-19, flu, and ebola infection are examples of conditions potentially leading to a cytokine storm.
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This quiz explores the essential properties and functions of cytokines, including their roles in health, immunity, and disease. Students will learn about the different families of cytokines and their specific receptors, as well as their pharmacological targeting in treating various conditions. Prepare to delve into the intricate world of these critical biological messengers!
