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Which step is NOT involved in the T helper cell immune response?
Which step is NOT involved in the T helper cell immune response?
- Proliferation
- Migration
- Activation
- Apoptosis (correct)
What induces the differentiation of Th1, Th2, and Th17 subsets according to the text?
What induces the differentiation of Th1, Th2, and Th17 subsets according to the text?
- Interaction with B cells
- Chemokines expressed by APCs
- Cytokines present during antigen presentation (correct)
- Types of antigens encountered
Which cytokine is crucial for the development of Th1 subset of CD4+ T cells?
Which cytokine is crucial for the development of Th1 subset of CD4+ T cells?
- IL-4
- IL-17
- IFN-γ (correct)
- IL-10
Which immune-mediated disease is characterized by chronic inflammation?
Which immune-mediated disease is characterized by chronic inflammation?
What drives the development of Th cell subsets according to the text?
What drives the development of Th cell subsets according to the text?
Which chemokine receptor is expressed by Th1 cells to guide them to sites of viral or intracellular bacterial infections?
Which chemokine receptor is expressed by Th1 cells to guide them to sites of viral or intracellular bacterial infections?
What is the primary cytokine produced by Th1 cells?
What is the primary cytokine produced by Th1 cells?
Which chemokine receptor is expressed by Th2 cells to enable migration to sites of allergic inflammation or helminth infections?
Which chemokine receptor is expressed by Th2 cells to enable migration to sites of allergic inflammation or helminth infections?
What is the role of Th17 cells concerning specific pathogens?
What is the role of Th17 cells concerning specific pathogens?
How are the Th1, Th2, and Th17 subsets of CD4+ T cells regulated?
How are the Th1, Th2, and Th17 subsets of CD4+ T cells regulated?
What is the primary function of Th1 cells?
What is the primary function of Th1 cells?
Which cytokines are produced by Th1 cells?
Which cytokines are produced by Th1 cells?
Which immune responses are coordinated by Th1 cells?
Which immune responses are coordinated by Th1 cells?
What is the main function of Th17 cells?
What is the main function of Th17 cells?
Which of the following is NOT a cytokine produced by Th1 cells?
Which of the following is NOT a cytokine produced by Th1 cells?
What role do Th1 cells play in the immune response?
What role do Th1 cells play in the immune response?
Which cytokine is involved in reinforcing Th1 differentiation?
Which cytokine is involved in reinforcing Th1 differentiation?
What is the function of Th17 cells in the immune response?
What is the function of Th17 cells in the immune response?
What is the role of Th17 cells in defense against extracellular bacteria and fungi?
What is the role of Th17 cells in defense against extracellular bacteria and fungi?
Which condition can arise from excessive Th17 responses?
Which condition can arise from excessive Th17 responses?
Which type of cells produce the cytokines necessary for driving Th cell subset differentiation?
Which type of cells produce the cytokines necessary for driving Th cell subset differentiation?
What is the impact of autocrine regulation by CD4+ T cells?
What is the impact of autocrine regulation by CD4+ T cells?
What is the function of Th1 cells in the immune response?
What is the function of Th1 cells in the immune response?
Which cytokine is typically associated with Th1 cells' function?
Which cytokine is typically associated with Th1 cells' function?
In which context is an excessive Th17 response more likely to cause damage?
In which context is an excessive Th17 response more likely to cause damage?
Which effector function of CD4+ Th cells involves the release of cytokines like interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor-alpha to activate macrophages and promote inflammation?
Which effector function of CD4+ Th cells involves the release of cytokines like interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor-alpha to activate macrophages and promote inflammation?
What is the primary role of T follicular helper (Tfh) cells in the immune response?
What is the primary role of T follicular helper (Tfh) cells in the immune response?
Which subset of CD4+ T cells can cause tissue damage in delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions?
Which subset of CD4+ T cells can cause tissue damage in delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions?
Which immune-mediated disease is characterized by chronic inflammation?
Which immune-mediated disease is characterized by chronic inflammation?
In the immune response, what do Th1 cells specifically target?
In the immune response, what do Th1 cells specifically target?
What is the primary function of costimulatory blockade in manipulating the B7/CD28 interaction for therapeutic purposes?
What is the primary function of costimulatory blockade in manipulating the B7/CD28 interaction for therapeutic purposes?
Which molecule competes with CD28 for binding to B7-1 and B7-2, acting as an inhibitory molecule to dampen T cell activation?
Which molecule competes with CD28 for binding to B7-1 and B7-2, acting as an inhibitory molecule to dampen T cell activation?
What is the goal of therapeutic intervention in blocking the CD28 co-stimulatory pathway for T cell activation?
What is the goal of therapeutic intervention in blocking the CD28 co-stimulatory pathway for T cell activation?
Which cell receptor on T cells binds to B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) for full T cell activation?
Which cell receptor on T cells binds to B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) for full T cell activation?
What role does CTLA-4 play in the manipulation of the B7/CD28 interaction for therapeutic purposes?
What role does CTLA-4 play in the manipulation of the B7/CD28 interaction for therapeutic purposes?
In the context of immune-related disorders, how does inhibition of the CD28 pathway affect T cell activation?
In the context of immune-related disorders, how does inhibition of the CD28 pathway affect T cell activation?
What is the effect of blocked CD28 co-stimulation on T cell activity?
What is the effect of blocked CD28 co-stimulation on T cell activity?
Which molecule competes with CD28 for binding to B7-1 and B7-2, thereby inhibiting T cell activation?
Which molecule competes with CD28 for binding to B7-1 and B7-2, thereby inhibiting T cell activation?
What is the essential function of CTLA-4 in the manipulation of the B7/CD28 interaction for therapeutic purposes?
What is the essential function of CTLA-4 in the manipulation of the B7/CD28 interaction for therapeutic purposes?
In immune-related disorders, what is the impact of costimulatory blockade on T cell activation?
In immune-related disorders, what is the impact of costimulatory blockade on T cell activation?
