Inflammation — Flashcards

Activation of the inflammasome leads to increased production of _____ and IL-18

_____ is an immune complex disease in which antibodies to foreign serum proteins are produced

Inhibition of _____ (ie: immunosuppresion, drugs) results inlack of granuloma formation and resultant reactivation of tuberculosis

What color are MSU crystals (gout) when under parallel light? _____

Arthus reaction leads to immune complex formation in the _____; characterized by edema, necrosis, and activation of complement

CD_____ is a marker of the monocyte-macrophage cell lineage

Histamine mediates type _____ hypersensitivity reactions via activation of H1 receptors

Mast cells may be activated by cross-linking of cell-surface _____ by antigen

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis? _____

West nile virus can result in _____