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What is the primary function of the immune system according to the provided text?
What is the primary function of the immune system according to the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a 'non-self' entity by the innate immune system according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a 'non-self' entity by the innate immune system according to the text?
What is the role of Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) in the innate immune response?
What is the role of Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) in the innate immune response?
What is a key difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity?
What is a key difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity?
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What does the text indicate PAMPs and DAMPs represent?
What does the text indicate PAMPs and DAMPs represent?
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Which of the following cytokines is NOT a member of the class-I helical cytokines?
Which of the following cytokines is NOT a member of the class-I helical cytokines?
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Which of these is a characteristic of the IL-18 family of cytokines?
Which of these is a characteristic of the IL-18 family of cytokines?
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What is the key structural difference between Class-I and Class-II helical cytokines?
What is the key structural difference between Class-I and Class-II helical cytokines?
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Which of the following cytokines is primarily involved in tissue repair?
Which of the following cytokines is primarily involved in tissue repair?
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Which of the following cytokines is NOT directly involved in activating T cells?
Which of the following cytokines is NOT directly involved in activating T cells?
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Which of these cytokine families has members that are primarily involved in skin inflammation?
Which of these cytokine families has members that are primarily involved in skin inflammation?
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What is the core function of Class-I helical cytokines?
What is the core function of Class-I helical cytokines?
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What distinguishes the two major families of helical cytokines: Class-I and Class-II?
What distinguishes the two major families of helical cytokines: Class-I and Class-II?
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Which Toll-like receptor (TLR) is known to form homodimers?
Which Toll-like receptor (TLR) is known to form homodimers?
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Which TLR recognizes intracellular components of microorganisms within endosomal membranes?
Which TLR recognizes intracellular components of microorganisms within endosomal membranes?
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Which bacterial component is directly recognized by TLR4?
Which bacterial component is directly recognized by TLR4?
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The MD2 protein associated with TLR4 binds to how many acyl groups?
The MD2 protein associated with TLR4 binds to how many acyl groups?
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What structural feature of LPS facilitates TLR4 dimerization?
What structural feature of LPS facilitates TLR4 dimerization?
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Which of these TLRs are located in the plasma membrane?
Which of these TLRs are located in the plasma membrane?
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Which receptor specifically recognizes 23S bacterial rRNAs?
Which receptor specifically recognizes 23S bacterial rRNAs?
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What is the role of the hydrophobic groups of MD2?
What is the role of the hydrophobic groups of MD2?
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Based on the information, which are examples of extracellular TLRs?
Based on the information, which are examples of extracellular TLRs?
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What is the result of TLR4 activation?
What is the result of TLR4 activation?
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Which of the following is a key pro-inflammatory cytokine indicated in the content?
Which of the following is a key pro-inflammatory cytokine indicated in the content?
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What is a primary function of anti-inflammatory cytokines mentioned in the content?
What is a primary function of anti-inflammatory cytokines mentioned in the content?
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Which cytokines are known to inhibit pro-inflammatory immune cell proliferation?
Which cytokines are known to inhibit pro-inflammatory immune cell proliferation?
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What consequence is associated with the over-expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines?
What consequence is associated with the over-expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines?
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How do anti-inflammatory cytokines interfere with pro-inflammatory responses?
How do anti-inflammatory cytokines interfere with pro-inflammatory responses?
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Which type of cells primarily become activated through TLR signaling cascades?
Which type of cells primarily become activated through TLR signaling cascades?
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Which DNA sequence is important for the dimerization of the prometer in TLR activation?
Which DNA sequence is important for the dimerization of the prometer in TLR activation?
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What is a consequence of TLR activation in innate immune cells?
What is a consequence of TLR activation in innate immune cells?
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Which of the following is NOT expressed by TLR4 upon activation?
Which of the following is NOT expressed by TLR4 upon activation?
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What process occurs to TLR9 and DNAs before their full activation?
What process occurs to TLR9 and DNAs before their full activation?
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What kind of immune cells are NOT activated by TLRs?
What kind of immune cells are NOT activated by TLRs?
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What triggers the cooperative activation of the prometer in TLR signaling?
What triggers the cooperative activation of the prometer in TLR signaling?
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Which cytokines are typically associated with TLR activation?
Which cytokines are typically associated with TLR activation?
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What role does F126 of MD2 play in relation to TLR4?
What role does F126 of MD2 play in relation to TLR4?
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Which components are involved in stabilizing the TLR4-TLR4 interaction?
Which components are involved in stabilizing the TLR4-TLR4 interaction?
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What does TLR2 primarily sense?
What does TLR2 primarily sense?
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Which of the following correctly describes the structure of TLR2?
Which of the following correctly describes the structure of TLR2?
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What type of acyl groups does TLR1 bind to, and in which context?
What type of acyl groups does TLR1 bind to, and in which context?
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Which statement is true regarding TLR6?
Which statement is true regarding TLR6?
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How many acyl groups are involved in the binding of TLR2?
How many acyl groups are involved in the binding of TLR2?
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What type of bacteria is associated with TLR6's role?
What type of bacteria is associated with TLR6's role?
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Flashcards
Self vs. Non-self
Self vs. Non-self
The ability of the immune system to distinguish between the body's own cells and foreign invaders.
Innate Immunity
Innate Immunity
The first line of defense against infection, it is immediate and non-specific.
PAMPs/MAMs & DAMPs
PAMPs/MAMs & DAMPs
Molecular patterns present on microbes or damaged cells that are recognized by the immune system.
Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)
Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)
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Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs)
Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs)
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Pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)
Pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)
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TLR4
TLR4
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
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Lipid A
Lipid A
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MD2 (TLR4-associated protein)
MD2 (TLR4-associated protein)
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TLR4 dimerization
TLR4 dimerization
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TLR4 activation
TLR4 activation
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Penta-acylated lipid A
Penta-acylated lipid A
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TLR4 activation by penta-acylated lipid A
TLR4 activation by penta-acylated lipid A
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IL-1 Family Cytokines
IL-1 Family Cytokines
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How does TLR4 recognize LPS?
How does TLR4 recognize LPS?
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Toll-like Receptor (TLR) Binding Domain
Toll-like Receptor (TLR) Binding Domain
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What makes LPS special for TLR4 recognition?
What makes LPS special for TLR4 recognition?
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What happens when TLR4 binds to LPS?
What happens when TLR4 binds to LPS?
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IL-1α
IL-1α
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Which part of LPS binds TLR4?
Which part of LPS binds TLR4?
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IL-1β
IL-1β
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What does TLR2 recognize?
What does TLR2 recognize?
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IL-33
IL-33
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How does TLR2 interact with other TLRs?
How does TLR2 interact with other TLRs?
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IL-18
IL-18
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What are the co-receptors for TLR2?
What are the co-receptors for TLR2?
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Class-I Helical Cytokines
Class-I Helical Cytokines
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Cytokines
Cytokines
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How does TLR2 recognize different bacteria?
How does TLR2 recognize different bacteria?
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Class-II Helical Cytokines
Class-II Helical Cytokines
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Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
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Anti-inflammatory Cytokines
Anti-inflammatory Cytokines
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IL-8 (Interleukin-8)
IL-8 (Interleukin-8)
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IL-10 (Interleukin-10)
IL-10 (Interleukin-10)
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Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs) or Microbe-Associated Molecular Patterns (MAMs)
Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs) or Microbe-Associated Molecular Patterns (MAMs)
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CpG DNA
CpG DNA
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Immune signaling molecules
Immune signaling molecules
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Immune cell activation
Immune cell activation
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Immune response genes
Immune response genes
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Study Notes
Immunology 3300B (2025)
- Course covers Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) and Cytokines.
- Instructor: Dr. Sung KIM
- Contact Information: Siebens-Drake Research Institute, Rm. 119; Phone: 850-2961; Email: [email protected]
Objective
- Introduce innate immune activation mechanisms through PRRs and immune system communication via cytokines.
Topics
- PRRs: Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs)
- Primer on Cytokines
Course Materials
- Lecture and lecture slides
Immunity
- Fundamental to discriminating "self" from "non-self".
- "Non-self" includes microorganisms, tumors, transplanted tissues, necrotic cells, aged cells, environmental substances.
- Innate immunity rapidly identifies "non-self" through germline-encoded genes, without somatic recombination.
- Microbial classes carry molecular patterns (either surface-anchored or secreted).
- Multicellular organisms have pattern recognition receptors that signal (only in vertebrates) to the adaptive immune system.
- Molecular patterns: include pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs/MAMs) and danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs).
Key PRRs and Their Ligands
- This table lists various types and subtypes of PRRs and their known microbial/endogenous ligands:
- Includes Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs), C-type lectin receptors, Nod-like receptors, and RIG-I-like receptors (RLRs). (Detailed table of PRRs and ligands is not summarized due to the large size and it being tabular data.)
Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs)
- Type I transmembrane proteins with conserved domains.
- Leucine-Rich Repeats (LRRs): Horseshoe shape, acts as PAMP/DAMP sensors.
- Toll/IL-1 Receptor (TIR): Globular shape in cytoplasm, signal transduction site.
- Total 13 TLRs identified in mammals (with 10 in humans & 13 in mice).
- TLR structure:
- extracellular domain (ECD)
- transmembrane domain (TM)
- cytoplasmic domain (CD)
- Subcellular locations and ligands vary among TLRs. (Specific details from images are not included).
Endosomal Sensors of Microbial RNAs
- TLR3 detects double-stranded RNA (dsRNA).
- TLR7 & TLR8 detect single-stranded RNA (ssRNA).
- TLR9 detects unmethylated CpG DNA.
- All the above TLRs function in endosomes/phagosomes.
Cytokine Signaling Cascades
- TLR activation triggers signaling cascades.
- Cascades activate gene expression of cytokines & chemokines for immune response. (Diagrammatic details omitted due to complexity)
Role of TLRs in Adaptive Immunity
- TLRs initiate antigen processing in antigen presenting cells (APCs).
- Enhance co-stimulatory molecule expression.
- Release cytokines to guide adaptive immune responses.
- TLRs relay infection source for adaptive immune system.
A Primer on Cytokines
- Small proteins (5-30kDa)
- Released by many cell types.
- Essential for cell-cell interactions & immune function (works at very low concentrations).
- Pleiotropic, redundant, and interactive (synergistic or antagonistic).
- Approximately 250 cytokines in humans.
Six Cytokine Groups
- Interleukins (between leukocytes).
- Interferons (viral infection).
- TNF family (tumor necrosis & inducing).
- Colony Stimulating Factors (CSF).
- Chemokines.
- Unassigned. (Detailed information omitted).
IL Subgroups
- Based on molecular structure (detailed groupings are not summarized).
IL-1 Family
- Involved in inflammatory responses.
- Bio-activated via proteases.
- Sub-divided based on position of AXD motifs. (further details omitted).
Class-I & Class-II Helical Cytokines
- Involved in immune cell differentiation & activation.
- Class I: folded into bundle of four alpha helices.
- Class II: folded into bundle of six or seven helices. (detailed info omitted).
Key Cytokines Influencing T cell Differentiation
- Cytokines play critical roles in guiding T cell differentiation. (Diagram omitted due to complexity).
Key Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
- Inflammatory factors induced by leukocytes in response to tissue injury/microbial infection.
- Affects local and systemic processes (detailed info omitted in summary).
Key Anti-inflammatory Cytokines
- Interfere with pro-inflammatory responses at the receptor, signaling, or transcription factor level.
- Inhibit pro-inflammatory immune cells (e.g., IL-10, IL-27).
- Development of regulatory immune cells (e.g. IL-2, IL-4, IL-35). (Detailed mechanisms omitted)
Questions
- Why do both recombinant IL-2 and IL-2 inhibitors cause inflammation? (Detailed answer omitted)
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Test your knowledge on the immune system's functions and components. This quiz covers concepts related to innate and adaptive immunity, cytokines, and their roles in immune responses. Explore how the immune system identifies non-self entities and the significance of various immune receptors.