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1 Immunology Tolerance and Autoimmunity Chapter 14 Tolerance Tolerance (immune paralysis, immune unresponsiveness) - the state of unresponsiveness to an immunogen (tolerogen) (tolerogen). Self-tolerance - the inability of the body to respond to autologous antigens Characteristics of Tolerance Tolerance is an active antigen-dependent process in response to an antigen. Tolerance is specific and can exist in T-cells, B cells or both. B cells or both. Tolerance at the T cell level is longer lasting than tolerance at the B cell level. Induction of tolerance in T cells is easier and requires relatively smaller amounts of tolerogen than tolerance in B cells Maintenance of immunological tolerance requires persistence of antigen. Tolerance can be broken naturally (autoimmune diseases) or artificially (shown in experimental animals by x irradiation certain drug treatments animals, by x-irradiation, certain drug treatments and by exposure to cross reactive antigens). Tolerance may be induced to all epitopes or only some epitopes on an antigen and tolerance to a single antigen may exist at the B cell level or T cell level or at both levels. Factors Affect Response to Ag Favor Immune Response Favor Tolerance Physical form Ag large, aggregated, complex molecules soluble, aggregate-free, smaller, less complex molecules Route Ag administration sub-cutaneous or intramuscular oral or sometimes intravenous Dose Ag optimal dose very large (or sometime very small) dose very small) dose Age animal older and immunologically mature Newborn (mice), immunologically immature Differentiation state cells fully differentiated cells; memory T and memory B cells relatively undifferentiated: B cells with only IgM (no IgD), T cells (e.g. cells in thymic cortex) Explanations for Tolerance Clonal abortion (deletion) Immature cells encountering self-ag undergo negative selection-programmed cell death T cells that bind to self-ag in thymus B cells expressing only IgM exposed to self-ag B cells expressing only IgM exposed to self ag Clonal anergy (lack of response) T cells exposed to ag without co-stimulatory B7 B cells exposed large amounts soluble ag Clonal ignorance T cells reactive to sequestered antigen die due to lack of stimulation B cells don’t find ag or have Th cell so can’t react-die

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  • 1Immunology

    Tolerance and Autoimmunity

    Chapter 14

    Tolerance

    zTolerance (immune paralysis, immune unresponsiveness) - the state of unresponsiveness to an immunogen (tolerogen)(tolerogen).zSelf-tolerance - the inability of the body

    to respond to autologous antigens

    Characteristics of Tolerance

    zTolerance is an active antigen-dependent process in response to an antigen.zTolerance is specific and can exist in T-cells,

    B cells or both.B cells or both.{Tolerance at the T cell level is longer lasting

    than tolerance at the B cell level.{Induction of tolerance in T cells is easier and

    requires relatively smaller amounts of tolerogen than tolerance in B cells

    zMaintenance of immunological tolerance requires persistence of antigen.z Tolerance can be broken naturally (autoimmune

    diseases) or artificially (shown in experimental animals by x irradiation certain drug treatmentsanimals, by x-irradiation, certain drug treatments and by exposure to cross reactive antigens).z Tolerance may be induced to all epitopes or only

    some epitopes on an antigen and tolerance to a single antigen may exist at the B cell level or T cell level or at both levels.

    Factors Affect Response to Ag

    Favor Immune Response Favor Tolerance

    Physical form Ag large, aggregated, complex molecules

    soluble, aggregate-free, smaller, less complex molecules

    Route Ag administration sub-cutaneous or intramuscular

    oral or sometimes intravenous

    Dose Ag optimal dose very large (or sometime very small) dosevery small) dose

    Age animal older and immunologically mature

    Newborn (mice), immunologically immature

    Differentiation state cells fully differentiated cells; memory T and memory B cells

    relatively undifferentiated: B cells with only IgM (no IgD), T cells (e.g. cells in thymic cortex)

    Explanations for Tolerance

    z Clonal abortion (deletion){ Immature cells encountering self-ag undergo negative

    selection-programmed cell deathzT cells that bind to self-ag in thymuszB cells expressing only IgM exposed to self-agzB cells expressing only IgM exposed to self ag

    z Clonal anergy (lack of response){T cells exposed to ag without co-stimulatory B7 {B cells exposed large amounts soluble ag

    z Clonal ignorance {T cells reactive to sequestered antigen die due to lack of

    stimulation{B cells dont find ag or have Th cell so cant react-die

  • 2z T-cell suppression{ Low and high doses of ag may induce suppressor T cells{Suppress T and B cells

    z Receptor editing {B cells encounter large amounts soluble ag, bind with low

    affinityaffinity{May recombine genes changing specificity

    z Balance between Th1 and Th2 cells (see p 213 in book){Th1 cells implicated as primary mediators in autoimmunity

    because release proinflammatory cytokinesz Anti-idiotype antibodies{Antibodies to idiotypes (in sIg or TCR){May combine to receptors blocking reaction with ag- inhibits

    immune response

    Autoimmunity: Definitions

    z Autoimmunity{Breakdown of immune system's ability to

    discriminate between self and non-self (tolerance){Res lts in generation of self reacti e clones of T or B{Results in generation of self-reactive clones of T or B

    cells.

    z Autoimmune disease{ Immunoglobulins (autoantibodies) and/or sensitized

    T cells displaying specificity for self-antigens cause damage to cells or organs.

    Factors Influencing Development

    zGenetic{Familial aggregates {More than one disorder {HLA association {More frequent women{More frequent women.

    z Age { Increases with age.

    z Exogenous Factors {UV radiation, drugs, viruses, chronic infections

    Mechanisms of Autoimmunityz Sequestered antigen theory{Tissue antigens are sequestered (hidden) during

    neonatal period (no tolerance){Due to injury; viral infection, etc. antigen gets

    into circulation, autoantibodies formed.z Altered antigens (body constituents) {Surface antigens on host altered by chemical, g y ,

    biological, or physical means.{New antigenic determinant may be recognized

    as foreign.z Cross Reactivity/Molecular mimicry{Microorganisms have ag determinants identical or

    similar to normal host-cell components{Antibodies produced to determinants on

    microorganism cross react with self antigens

    Anti-M protein

    Cross reactive ag on heart

    Strept with M proteins

    Rheumatic fever

    Inappropriate expression of Class II molecules Class II molecules expressed on the surface of cells

    where not normally found Cell can then function as APC, present self-antigens,

    which sensitize Th resulting in activation of B or Tc cells.

  • 3z Cytokine imbalance {Unregulated cytokine production may initiate

    autoimmunity by various mechanisms{Ex. Increasing MHC expression

    z Polyclonal B-cell activation {Certain viruses and bacteria can induce

    nonspecific polyclonal B-cell activation (ex. EBV, CMV).{If B cells reactive to self-antigens are activated,

    autoantibodies can appear.z Disturbance of Th1/Th2 balance{Th1 cells implicated in autoimmunity{Th2 protect against induction of disease and

    progression of established disease.

    zLoss of immunoregulatory function by T-cell subsets {T suppressor cellszMay prevent immune response to self-antigen.zIf Ts cells removed response to antigen can occurzIf Ts cells removed, response to antigen can occur.

    {T helper cellszDeletion of Th cells may prevent response to self-

    antigen. zAlternate signal may be provided which stimulates B

    cell to respond

    zForbidden clone theory{A clone of changed or altered lymphocytes

    arises through mutation.{These cells lack foreign surface antigens and

    are not destroyed by host.{Because of alteration may recognize host as

    foreign.

    Spectrum of Diseases

    Hashimotos Thyroiditis

    Graves Disease

    Pernicious Anemia

    Addisons Disease

    Organ Specific

    Myasthenia Gravis

    Goodpastures Syndrome

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Scleroderma

    Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic

    Organ-Specific Disorders

    z Antibodies and lesions specific to an organz Clinical and serological overlap seen.z Ags only available to lymphoid system in low

    concentrations.z A k ifi b i l i lz Ags evoke organ-specific ab in normal animals

    with Freunds adjuvant.z Familial tendency to developz Lymphoid invasion, parenchymal destruction by

    cell-mediated hypersensitivity or absz Tendency to develop cancer in organ.

    Organ-nonspecific Systemic Disorders

    z Antibodies and lesions not specific to organ.z Overlap of SLE, RA, and other connective tissue

    disorders.z Ags accessible at higher concentrations.z No abs produced in animals with comparable stimulation.p pz Familial tendency to develop connective tissue diseasez Abnormalities in immunoglobulin syntheses in relatives.z Lesions caused by deposition of ag-ab (immune)

    complexes (immune complex hypersensitivity)..z Tendency to develop lymphoreticular neoplasia.

  • 4Similarities in Disorders

    zCirculating autoantibodies react with normal body constituents.z Increased immunoglobulin

    concentration in serum often found.zAntibodies may appear in each of the

    main immunoglobulin classes.zDisease process not always

    progressive, exacerbations and remissions occur.zAutoantibody tests of diagnostic value.

    Laboratory Tests

    z Tests for Specific Autoantibodies{Methods- IFA, TRCA, PHA, Ouchterlony, ELISA{Examples- RF, ANA, etc

    z Complement Assays {CH50, C4, C3{Complement levels usually decreased during acute phase{Complement levels usually decreased during acute phase

    of non-organ specific disorders.zTissue damage due to immune complex hypersensitivity-

    complement is used up-levels decreasezComplement levels may be used to monitor therapy.

    z Tests for Ig levels {Methods- Nephelometry, RID{ Ig levels often increased in autoimmune disorders due to

    polyclonal activation of B cells

    zTests for Circulating Immune Complexes (CIC){CIC occur when antigen combines with

    antibody and complexes circulate in blood. zComplexes may settle in certain areas (ex skinzComplexes may settle in certain areas (ex. skin,

    blood vessels, kidney), activate complement and cause tissue damage. zImmune Complex Hypersensitivity.

    {CICs are commonly found in non-organ specific autoimmune disorders.

    {Methods for detecting CICs zRaji cell assay

    Raji cells are B cells found in Burkitts lymphoma

    Have receptors for C3bCan be labeled in order to detect ICs

    ICs in serum activate complement C3b attaches

    Labeled AHG

    complement, C3b attaches Mix serum with labeled Raji

    cells- cells combine with C3b, can measure label.

    zC1q assay C1q attached to solid support Add serum, ICs attach (via

    antibody) Add labeled AHG Measure label.

    C1q

    zTests for cryoglobulins{Cryoglobulins are immunoglobulins which

    precipitate in the cold.{Circulating immune complexes produced in{Circulating immune complexes produced in

    response to autologous antigens may function as cryoglobulins.{Will give procedure later

    Specific Autoantibodies- Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

    zFound in the majority of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).zMost are IgM immunoglobulins{Some are IgG, IgA, or IgE.

    zReacts with the Fc portion of human and animal IgG

  • 5Lab Tests for Rheumatoid Factor

    zPassive hemagglutination (Rose-Waaler)zPassive (latex) agglutination (Singer

    and Plotz)and Plotz)zNephelometryzEnzyme linked immunosorbent assay

    (ELISA)

    Passive hemagglutination (Rose-Waaler)

    zPrinciple- sheep blood cells coated with rabbit IgG (anti-sheep rbcs) (ag) are mixed with serum. If RF (ab) is present hemagglutination occurshemagglutination occurs.zSpecificity = 90%zSensitivity = 50%

    Latex Agglutination (Singer and Plotz)

    zPrinciple- latex particles coated with human IgG (antigen) is mixed with serum. If RF (antibody) is present in serum, agglutination occurs. zSpecificity = 75%zSensitivity = 75%zCan do tube test to determine titerzSlide test is positive if concentration of RF

    is >20 IU/mL

    Singer Plotz

    Rh t id F t

    Latex particles

    Human IgG

    Rheumatoid Factor

    Nephelometry

    z Principle- IgG (ag) (in excess) is mixed with serum. If RF (ab) is present, it will combine with IgG forming immune complexes. The immune complexes scatter light. The rate of light scatter is determined by the nephelometer. z Specificity = 96%z Sensitivity = ~82%z Advantages- automated, better sensitivity and

    specificity, newer tests can detect all classes z Disadvantage- detects mostly IgM RFs

    ELISAz Principle- IgG (or Fc portion) (Ag) is attached to

    solid phase. Serum is added. If RF (ab) is present it will attach to IgG. After washing, ab to RF (anti-IgM, IgG, IgA, etc) labeled with enzyme is added. After additional washing, the substrate is added. A colored reaction occurs in proportion to the amount of RF in the serum. Color is read on a spectrophotometer.z Specificity = 94%z Sensitivity = ~85%z Advantages- more sensitive and specific

    traditional tests, automated, can be modified to detect other classes of RF.

  • 6Nephelometry/ELISA: Results

    zReported in international units.zCorrelation between RF agglutination

    titers and International Units is imperfect{Serum RF level of ~50 IU/mL is equivalent to{Serum RF level of 50 IU/mL is equivalent to

    Singer-Plotz latex agglutination titer of 160. {The lowest value of clinical significance is ~

    12.5 IU/mL. (~ titer of 40){Usually 20 IU or above is considered

    significant.

    Clinical Significance of RF

    z RF is not specific for RA. {May be found in other conditions. zSjogrens syndrome, SLE, hepatitis, cirrhosis,

    Waldenstroms macroglobulinemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, etc.

    {May be found in normal persons{May be found in normal personsz Incidence increases with age.

    z RF is not found in all patients with RA. {10-30% of patients dont produce RF.{Many tests detect IgM ab, patients may produce RFs

    of other classes.

    Autoantibodies- Thyroid Antibodies

    z Thyroid consists of spherical units called follicles, which are lined with cuboidalepithelial cells and filled with colloid. z Components of thyroid which may function as

    antigens to which antibodies are produced:antigens to which antibodies are produced:{ThyroglobulinzPrimary constituent of colloid. zMade up of hormones T3 and T4.

    {Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) (microsomes)z In cytoplasm of epithelial cells.

    {Second Colloid Ag (CA 2)zColloid protein in follicles

    Tests to Detect Thyroid Ab

    zPassive hemagglutination test (tanned red cell agglutination or chromic chloride hemagglutination test)z Indirect immunofluorescence assayz Indirect immunofluorescence assayzELISA

    Tanned Red Cell Agglutination (TRCA) for anti-thyroglobulin

    zPrinciple {Passive hemagglutination test.{Antigen= thyroglobulinzTh roglob lin e tracted from h man th roid glands iszThyroglobulin extracted from human thyroid glands is

    absorbed to tanned turkey red cells (cells treated with tannic acid). zCells treated with choline chloride may also be used

    {Antibody= anti-thyroglobulin.{If ab are present in the patients serum, they will

    react with ag on rbcs resulting in hemagglutination.

    z Procedure (microtiter method) (Thymune-T){Serially dilute patients serum, add TRC coated with

    thyroglobulin, incubate ~30 minutes{Observe for hemagglutination

  • 7TRCA Test: Interpretationz Titers of 20 or more are considered

    significant (interpretations vary).z Ab to thyroglobulin are found in patients with

    Hashimotos thyroiditis, myxedema, Graves disease and thyroid tumors.z~80% of patients with Hashimotos disease have

    titers of 1,000 or more.zPatients with myxedema show elevated titers, but

    not as high.zHigh titers are found in only about 10% of patients

    with Graves disease.

    TRCA Test: Interpretation

    z Thyroid ab have been observed in sera of patients with other conditions{of the thyroid such as hyperthyroidism and tumors.{such as pernicious anemia, diabetes mellitus, and

    adrenal insufficiency.

    z Lower titers of ab may be found in normalz Lower titers of ab may be found in normal individuals{ Incidence higher in women{ Incidence increases with age.

    z Absence of anti-thyroglobulin antibodies does not exclude a diagnosis of Hashimotos thyroiditis.

    TRCA Test for anti-thyroid peroxidase

    z TRCA (TCH) or CCH test is also available for detecting anti-TPO ab.z 90-95% of patients with Hashimotos thyroiditis

    have anti-TPOz T t f ti th l b li d ti TPO h ldz Tests for anti-thyroglobulin and anti-TPO should

    be done in suspected Hashimotos thyroiditis. {Combination will detect practically all cases {Some produce ab to one, but not other

    z 75% of patients with Graves disease produce anti-TPO.

    Indirect IFA for Thyroid Ab

    z For anti-thyroglobulin{Ag = methanol - or acetone - fixed human or monkey

    thyroid gland. {Ag (on slide) + Serum (Ab) + AHG labeled FITC

    floccular puffy fluorescence.{Test is less sensitive than TRCA, but can detect{Test is less sensitive than TRCA, but can detect

    nonagglutinating antibodies missed by the hemagglutination tests.

    z For anti-TPO antibodies{Ag = unfixed monkey or human thyroid gland.{Positive = fluorescence of cytoplasm of thyroid

    epithelial cells.

    Positive Test for anti-microsomal (TPO) ab- fluorescence in cytoplasm of cells only ELISA Tests for Thyroid AB

    zCommercial kits for detecting thyroglobulin antibodies are available. zTests are very sensitive.

    T t d t t b th l ti ti dzTests can detect both agglutinating and nonagglutinating antibodies.

  • 8Antinuclear Antibodies (ANAs): Characteristics

    zHeterogeneous group of circulating immunoglobulins that react with antigenic sites on nuclear components {Most are IgG, but can be of any class.

    zNo organ or species specificity. {Cross react with nuclear materials fromzOther humans (ex. human epithelial cells)zVarious animal tissue (ex.rat liver, mouse kidney).

    Autoantibodies- Antinuclear Antibodies (ANAs): Characteristics

    zFound in serum of patients with various systemic autoimmune disorders. {Antibodies that react with specific nuclear

    components are characteristic of certain pdiseases.

    zAlso may be found in {Other conditions- autoimmune liver disease,

    certain viral infections, persons on certain drugs, etc{Healthy elderly and occasionally nonelderly

    persons

    Methods to Screen for ANAs: Indirect IFA or FANA

    zMost common methodzPrinciple:{Antibody- antinuclear antibodies (ANAs).{Antigen nuclear antigens{Antigen- nuclear antigens zprovided by tissue substrate such as mouse or rat

    kidney or liver, or human epithelial cells (hep-2).{Serum is added to tissue substrate on a

    microscopic slide. After washing, FITC-labeled anti-human immunoglobulin (AHG) is added. The slide is observed using a fluorescent microscope.

    FANA: ResultszPositive test{Fluorescence seen in nuclei of cells of tissue

    substrate. {Nuclear staining patterns depend on location

    of antigen to which ANAs are reacting. zResults reported with titer and pattern p p{Original serum dilutions tested (ex. 1:40 and

    1:80). {Positive specimens serially diluted zTiter of antibodies is reciprocal of highest dilution

    showing the pattern.{Patient can have more than one pattern

    (different antibodies) with different titers.

    FANA: Results

    zLow titers (40-80) are considered suspicious (borderline){Often are false positive reactions.{Some labs consider 40 or less negative and 80{Some labs consider 40 or less negative and 80

    borderline. zTiters of > 160 are considered positive.{Strongly suggestive of SLE. {ANAs may also be found in other diseases.

  • 9Staining Patterns (on Hep-2 cells)

    zHomogeneous (Diffuse){Uniform fluorescence of entire nucleus with or without

    masking of nucleoli.{Chromosome region of metaphase mitotic cells{Chromosome region of metaphase mitotic cells

    positive with smooth or peripheral staining intensity greater than or equal to interphase nuclei.

    zPeripheral (Rim, outline, halo){Fluorescence circling around outer edge of

    nucleus{Chromosome region of metaphase mitotic cells

    clearly positive with smooth or peripheralclearly positive with smooth or peripheral staining intensity greater than, or equal to, interphase nuclei{Often seen with homogeneous pattern in which

    case entire nucleus may fluoresce with brighter ring around edge.

    PeripheralHomogeneous

    z Speckled{Discrete fluorescent speckles ranging in size from small

    to large seen throughout nucleus generally without staining of the nucleoli.{Nonchromosome region of metaphase mitotic cells

    demonstrates staining while chromosome region isdemonstrates staining, while chromosome region is negative.

    z Nucleolar{Large coarse speckled staining within nucleus, generally

    less than 6 in number per cell, with or without occasional fine speckles. (5-10).{Nonchromosome region of metaphase mitotic cells

    demonstrates strong staining, while chromosome region may demonstrate faint staining.

    Speckled Nucleolar

    zAnti-centromere{Fluorescence appears in a discrete speckled

    pattern on interphase and metaphase chromatin of cells.{Mitotic cells will show the same speckling

    reaction in chromosome region

  • 10

    Anti-centromere

    Immunoenzyme Test for ANAs

    Pattern AutoAb Antigen Disease

    Homogeneous Anti-dsDNAAnti-ssDNAAnti-histone

    Anti-DNP

    Native or ds-DNADenatured DNANucleoprotein, major constituent chromatinDeoxynucleoprotein (DNA-histone complex)

    SLE (high titers)SLE, drug-induced, RASLE, drug-induced, RA

    SLE, drug-induced , other

    Peripheral Anti-dsDNAAnti-ssDNA

    See above SLE predominantly

    Speckled Anti-Sm RNA component of SLEp

    Anti-RNPAnti-SS-A (Ro)

    Anti-SS-B (La)

    Anti-Scl-70

    pextractable nuclear agRibonuclear proteinProteins complexed RNA

    Phosphoprotein-RNA polymerase DNA topoisomerase I

    MCTD, SLE Sjogrens syndrome (SS), SLESS, SLE

    Scleroderma

    Nucleolar Anti-nucleolar Nucleolar protein or RNA, 4-6s RNP or RNA

    SLE, scleroderma, SS

  • 11

    Advantages of ANA Test

    zVery sensitive {Used as screening test for SLE and other

    systemic rheumatic diseases.{Typically a negative test rules out SLE{Typically a negative test rules out SLE

    zRelative ease of performancezDetects a wide range of ANAs.zLarge number of commercially prepared

    kits are available.

    Disadvantages of ANA Test

    zLacks specificity (other tests have to be done to define antibody specificity).zFalse negatives may occur with certain

    rheumatic diseases zFalse positives may be seen {in other conditions{with cell culture substrates due to the presence

    of passenger viruses.

    Follow-Up Testing for Positive ANAs

    zTests for anti-DNA{Done when homogeneous or peripheral

    pattern is seen, or high titer (>160) of any pattern is obtained (SLE is suspected).{Methods{MethodszCrithidia luciliae Immunofluorescent TestzFarr RIA ProcedurezELISA TestszAthena Multi-Lyte Test System (Wampole)

    {Note: Tests for DNP are also availablezLatex agglutination test kitszDetected by old LE cell prep

    Crithidia luciliae Test

    z Principle {Type of test- indirect immunofluorescence {Ag- kinetoplast (composed of ds or native DNA) of

    nonpathogenic hemoflagellate Crithidia luciliae. {Ab- anti-dsDNA{Patients serum added to organism on slide. If anti-

    dsDNA ab are present in serum, ab will attach to kinetoplast. After washing, FITC-labeled AHG added. Kinetoplast will fluoresce.

    z Procedure can also be done by the indirect immunoenzyme method.

  • 12

    RIA (Farr)Procedure

    ELISA Assay

    substrate

    Uses of Anti-DNA Tests

    zDiagnosis of SLE (ab to ds DNA are highly specific for SLE).z Monitor disease progression and

    response to therapy in SLE patientsresponse to therapy in SLE patients.

    Tests for anti-ENAs

    z Tests for anti-ENAs are performed when speckled patterns are seen on ANA tests.z ENAs are extractible nuclear antigens{Ags present in saline solution extracts of mammalian

    tissue (ex. Calf thymus).{Most common ENAs: Sm (Smith) and RNP{Most common ENAs: Sm (Smith) and RNP

    (ribonucleoprotein).{Other ENAs: SS-A, SS-B, Scl-70, and Jo-1

    zMethods {Passive Hemagglutination{Ouchterlony Double Diffusion{ELISA{Athena

    Passive Hemagglutination Test

    zPrinciple - Tanned sheep erythrocytes (SRBC) are coated with extract of rabbit thymus containing Sm and RNP antigens. A portion of the cells are incubated with RNAse to selectivelyincubated with RNAse to selectively remove RNP antigen. A passive hemagglutination test is performed in a microtiter system, using parallel dilutions of the patients serum against both untreated and RNAse treated cells.

    Passive Hemagglutination Test-Results

    Antibody present Treated/ Sm antigen only

    Untreated/Sm and RNP

    Anti-Sm HA HA

    Anti-RNP No reaction

    HA

    Anti-RNP/Anti-Sm HA HA at a higher titer

  • 13

    Ouchterlony Double Diffusion

    z Principle - A solution of extractible nuclear antigens is placed in central well of an agarose plate. Patient samples and controls are placed in surrounding wells (such that each patient is next to a control). Antigens and antibodies diffuse through the agarose and form a visible line of precipitate (line of identity with control) if sample contains antibodies to any of antigens present. No precipitate forms in absence of specific antibody.

    Ouchterlony Patterns

    Pattern of IdentityPattern of non-identity

    Pattern of partial identity

    Summary of Ouchterlony

    Anti-Sm Line of identity with anti-Sm control/ line of partial identity with anti-RNP control

    Anti-RNP Line of identity with anti-RNP control

    Anti-RNP/ anti-Sm Two lines of precipitation are formed/ one with each positive control

    Unknown X

    undiluted

    Sm + control

    Unknown X

    diluted

    RNP + control

    Sm + control

    Unknown X

    undiluted

    Unknown X

    diluted

    RNP + control

    A B

    Spur

    ENAs

    RNP + control

    Sm + control

    Unknown X

    undiluted

    Unknown X

    diluted

    C

    Spur

    Clinical Significance of anti-ENAsz Anti-Sm- marker ab for SLEz Anti-RNP- high titers seen in MCTD or SLE,

    increased titers alone suspect MCTDz Anti-SS-A- marker for Sjogrens syndrome,

    found in ~40-50% cases of SLE (usually negative ANA)z Anti-SS-B- marker for Sjogren s syndrome,

    found in ~15% cases of SLEz Anti-Scl-70- marker for sclerodermaz Anti-Jo-1- marker for

    polymyositis/dermatomyositis (negative ANA)

  • 14

    Athena Multi-lyte Test System

    z Multiplexed, microsphere-based immunoassay

    z Polystyrene micro-particles of uniform size used as the solid phasep{ Beads are dyed using a defined combination

    of two dyes.{ Results in sets of beads

    z Unique bead sets can be conjugated with various, unique target molecules of interest (antigens- ssDNA, RNP, etc).

    Athena multi-lyte test system

    AHG-FITC

    Athena Multi-lyteTest System

    z Beads flow through the flow cellz Light scatter will determine

    discrete events.{One laser identifies the amount of

    reporter (FITC) on the surface.p ( ){The other determines the amount of

    classification dye (red), which identifies the bead set (ie. Ag)

    z Analysis of the beads occurs at a rate of up to 20,000 beads/per second.

    z http://www.invernessmedicalpd.com/clinical/AtheNA-How-It-Works.asp

    Specific Autoimmune Diseasesz Read about the following diseases in the textbook,

    answer related review questions{Systemic lupus erythematosus{Rheumatoid arthritis{Hashimotos thyroiditis{Graves disease{Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus{Myasthenia gravis{Myasthenia gravis{Goodpastures syndrome{Multiple sclerosis{Addisons disease (just ab involved, chart on p 224){Pernicious anemia (chart){Scleroderma (chart){Sjogrens syndrome (chart){Chronic active hepatitis- know ab is anti-smooth muscle{Primary biliary cirrhosis- know ab is anti-mitochondria

    Additional Information

    zReview Questions textbook{Chapt 14 (p 232) #1-10,12

    zC St di ( 228)zCase Studies (page 228)