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What is the purpose of Chapter 1 in the textbook?
What is the purpose of Chapter 1 in the textbook?
Who contributed to Chapter 1 to ensure it was up-to-date?
Who contributed to Chapter 1 to ensure it was up-to-date?
What is the focus of the case histories presented in the textbook?
What is the focus of the case histories presented in the textbook?
What is the purpose of Chapter 17?
What is the purpose of Chapter 17?
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What is the significance of key topics listed at the beginning of each chapter?
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What is the significance of the name 'natural killer'?
What is the significance of the name 'natural killer'?
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What is the intention of including immunological tests in the textbook?
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Which pathway is phylogenetically older, the classical or alternative pathway?
Which pathway is phylogenetically older, the classical or alternative pathway?
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What is the central reaction in the alternative pathway?
What is the central reaction in the alternative pathway?
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What is the purpose of the three mechanisms controlling the complement pathway?
What is the purpose of the three mechanisms controlling the complement pathway?
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What type of agents can activate natural killer cells further?
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What is a characteristic of the adaptive immune system that distinguishes it from natural killer cells?
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What is the title of the book from which the content is taken?
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Who is the Consultant Immunologist and Reader at the Department of Clinical Immunology, University of Oxford?
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What is the edition of the book mentioned in the content?
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Where is the North Manchester General Hospital located?
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Who is the Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Immunologist at the North Manchester General Hospital?
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What is the publication year of the 6th edition of the book?
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Where is the Department of Clinical Immunology and University of Oxford located?
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What is required for antibody-dependent cell-mediated cell killing to occur?
What is required for antibody-dependent cell-mediated cell killing to occur?
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What happens to C3b if a suitable acceptor surface is not found?
What happens to C3b if a suitable acceptor surface is not found?
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What is the effect of viral infection on MHC class I?
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What is the role of NKR-P1 in antibody-dependent cell-mediated cell killing?
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What is the outcome of C3b inactivation?
What is the outcome of C3b inactivation?
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What is the consequence of viral-induced down-regulation of MHC class I?
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What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?
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What type of receptors do T cells have?
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What is the function of MHC molecules?
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What is the difference between the recognition patterns of innate and adaptive immune systems?
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What are the two phases of immune responses?
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What is the function of detection molecules on innate cells?
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What are antigens?
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What happens to B cells after activation?
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Why do patients with immunological reactivity to key antigens often present to an allergy clinic?
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What is the age of the boy in Case 6.1 Acute leukaemia?
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What is the duration of the boy's malaise and lethargy in Case 6.1 Acute leukaemia?
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What is the weight loss of the boy in Case 6.1 Acute leukaemia?
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What is the reason for the boy's inattention at school in Case 6.1 Acute leukaemia?
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What is the clinical presentation of the boy in Case 6.1 Acute leukaemia?
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What is the main focus of the case histories presented in the textbook?
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What is the intended purpose of including Chapter 1 in the textbook?
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Why are case studies and other boxes included in the chapter?
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What is the purpose of Box 4.1 in the chapter?
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Why is it important for users of immunological tests to understand their complexity and sensitivity?
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What is the purpose of Chapter 17 in the textbook?
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What is the result of the interaction between the inhibitory receptor (KIR) and MHC class I on the target cell?
What is the result of the interaction between the inhibitory receptor (KIR) and MHC class I on the target cell?
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What is the significance of the key topics listed at the beginning of each chapter?
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What is the mechanism by which antibody-coated target cells are destroyed?
What is the mechanism by which antibody-coated target cells are destroyed?
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What is the role of FcRIII in ADCC?
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What is the purpose of the textbook's case histories and chapters?
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What happens to C3b molecules if a suitable acceptor surface is not nearby?
What happens to C3b molecules if a suitable acceptor surface is not nearby?
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What is the effect of viral infection on MHC class I?
What is the effect of viral infection on MHC class I?
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What is the consequence of viral-induced down-regulation of MHC class I?
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What is the name of the surface receptor that initiates the third pathway of complement activation?
What is the name of the surface receptor that initiates the third pathway of complement activation?
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What is the result of the action of complement on activated complement components?
What is the result of the action of complement on activated complement components?
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What is the role of mannann-binding lectin (MBL) in the immune response?
What is the role of mannann-binding lectin (MBL) in the immune response?
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What is the outcome of C3b binding to a suitable acceptor surface?
What is the outcome of C3b binding to a suitable acceptor surface?
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What is the function of IgG in the complement pathway?
What is the function of IgG in the complement pathway?
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What is the result of the action of C5b on the cell membrane?
What is the result of the action of C5b on the cell membrane?
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What is the role of iC3b in the immune response?
What is the role of iC3b in the immune response?
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What is the final step of the complement pathway?
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What is the role of CD3 molecule in the immune response?
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What is the main reason for the extensive polymorphism in MHC molecules?
What is the main reason for the extensive polymorphism in MHC molecules?
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What is the complex recognized by the TCR of an individual T cell?
What is the complex recognized by the TCR of an individual T cell?
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What is the role of tyrosine kinases in signal transduction?
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What is the role of accessory molecules CD2, LFA-1, CD4, and CD8?
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Why is it difficult to obtain perfect HLA matches between unrelated individuals for transplantation?
Why is it difficult to obtain perfect HLA matches between unrelated individuals for transplantation?
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Study Notes
Book Information
- "Essentials of Clinical Immunology" 6th edition, published in 2014
- Authors: Helen Chapel, Mansel Haeney, Siraj Misbah, and Neil Snowden
How to Use Your Textbook
- Every chapter begins with a list of key topics and an introduction
- The book is designed to provide a perspective on clinical immunology through case histories
Basic Immunology
- The alternative pathway is phylogenetically older than the classical pathway
- The alternative pathway is relatively inefficient in the tissues and requires high concentrations of components
- The complement pathway is controlled by three mechanisms
Immune Response
- Many types of molecules play vital roles in both phases of immune responses
- Antigens are substances that are recognized by immune components
- Detection molecules on innate cells recognize general patterns of 'foreignness' on non-mammalian cells
- Detection molecules on adaptive cells are specific for a wide range of very particular molecules or fragments of molecules
Key Molecules
- Antibodies recognize specific antigens and are secreted into blood and body fluids in large quantities
- T cells have structurally similar receptors for recognizing antigens, known as T-cell receptors (TCRs)
- Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules provide a means of self-recognition and play a fundamental role in T lymphocyte effector functions
Innate and Adaptive Immunity
- Table 1.1 compares the components of innate and adaptive immunity, including foreign molecules recognized, detection molecules, and response mechanisms
Introduction to Clinical Immunology
- The book focuses on clinical immunology, using case histories to illustrate key concepts, rather than providing a general overview of medicine.
Key Features of the Textbook
- Each chapter begins with a list of key topics and an introduction.
- Case studies and boxes provide additional insight into topics.
Immunological Concepts
- Chapter 1 provides a condensed review of basic immunological ideas.
- Immunological tests should be understood in terms of their complexity, sensitivity, reliability, and expense.
- Chapter 17 describes immunological techniques.
Immune Response
- There are proteins on cell membranes that block the action of complement.
- The third pathway of complement activation is initiated by mannan-binding lectin (MBL).
- Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) is a mechanism of destroying antibody-coated target cells.
T-Cell Biology
- The CD3-TCR complex is responsible for taking the antigen recognition signal inside the cell.
- Signal transduction requires a group of intracellular tyrosine kinases.
- Nearby accessory molecules (CD2, LFA-1, CD4, and CD8) are responsible for increased adhesion.
MHC Molecules
- Genetic variability between individuals is very great, resulting in different MHC (HLA) molecules.
- The extensive polymorphism in MHC molecules is best explained by the need for the immune system to cope with an increasing range of pathogens.
- The TCR of an individual T cell will only recognize antigen as a complex of antigenic peptide and self-MHC.
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Test your knowledge of clinical immunology with this quiz based on the 6th edition of Essentials of Clinical Immunology by Helen Chapel and others.