02 T Cells

- polysaccharide capsules not recognized
Antigen presentation

- requires antigen presentation:

TCR



- CD4: quarterback of immune response
CD4

MHC II


Co-Stimulation


TH1 and 2

- macrophages secretes IL-12

T Cell cytokines




TH1 vs 2

- Population of T cells; local cytokines favoring one or the other




- intracellular infections protected from antibodies because inside cell, Th2 not useful, Th1 cell mediated useful
Granulomas

Leprosy

IBS

TH1 and macrophages

- mutation in IL-12 or IFN-gamma receptors can lead to problem
IL12R deficiency


IFN-y


CD8


- antibody, APC, macrophages, CD4 are ineffective against intracellular virus
- CD8 react to MHC I and kill cell
MHC I


CD8 function


Regulatory T

TH17

Memory T

- PPD test example of memory cell response
PPD

Superantigens



Thymus



- positive selection selects for strongest binding to MHC
- negative selection selects for weakest binding to self antigens

Aire

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