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LU Genetics Notes, Lewis and Adams

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DNA   nucleic acid that makes up genes, stores genetic info, double helix, sugar, nitrogen and phosphate, dictates rate for protein building  
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RNA   single stranded, no nitrogen, transfers genetic info from DNA to location of protein synthesis  
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Chromosomes   humans have 23 pairs, one from mother and one from father  
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transcription   messenger RNA synthesized from single stranded DNA  
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translation   transfer RNA arranges the amino acids in the correct sequence to assemble protein  
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Mitosis   cell division where chromosomes duplicate to create 2 identical daughter cells  
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meiosis   cell division where number of chromosomes is reduced by half  
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Autosomal dominant disorders   mutation of SINGLE gene pair on chromosome, 50% chance of having disease, may skip generation (incomplete penetration), usually less severe then recessive disorders, WILL have an affected parent  
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Autosomal Recessive disorders   mutation of TWO gene pairs on chromosomes, inherit one copy of recessive gene: carrier, inherit two have disease. 50% chance carrier, 25% chance have disease, WILL NOT have an affected parent  
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X-Linked Recessive Disorders   Mutation on the X chromosome, generally only males have disease (women have another good x), woman may be carriers. Most have unaffected parents  
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Multifactorial Inherited conditions   combination of genetic and enviromental, not well understood  
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Genetic Testing   analyzes chromosomes, genes, and gene products. All infants receive some sort of screening (heel stick)  
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Direct Testing   type of genetic testing, looks at DNA  
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Linkage Testing   looks for gene markings in at least two generations, type of genetic testing  
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Biochemical Testing   analyzes gene products such as enzyme and proteins, type of genetic testing  
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karyotyping   looks at form, size and arrangement of chromosomes  
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Gene Therapy   experimental technique used to replace or repair defective or missing genes  
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Vector   carrier, used to deliver gene inside of cell for gene therapy, usually a modified virus of some sort  
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Normal Immune Response   state of responsiveness to foreign microorganism and tumor proteins  
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antigen   substance that elicits an immune response (most are proteins)  
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antibody   proteins that identify and neutralize foreign objects, such as bacteria (aka immunoglobulins)  
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lymphoid organs   dumping ground, filter foreign materials brought by lympochytes - thymus gland, bone marrow, tonsils (larger in children), spleen and lymph nodes  
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Punnett Squares   used to determine probability of having a genetic disorder  
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mononuclear phagocytes   includes macrocytes and macrophages, capture antigens and bring it to lymphocytes, stimulates immune response  
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Types of lymphocytes   include B and T lymphocytes, T cytotoxic cells, T helper cells, and Natural killer cells  
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Lymphocytes   produce antibodies, some remain as memory cells, stimulate phagocytosis, recognize and kill virus infected cells and tumor cells, produced in bone marrow  
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Atopic Reactions   type of hypersensitivity reaction (IgE mediated), allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, urticareia, angioedema 20% of population have inherited tendency to be allergic to environment  
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anaphylaxis reaction   type of hypersensitivity reaction, mediators are released systemically, reaction can occur within minutes can be life threatening  
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Hypersensitivity Reactions   First exposure to allergen, IgE antibodies are produced and bind to mast cell (basophils), subsequent exposures lead to histamine response  
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Autoimmune Disorder   body attacks itself, genetics and age are a factor, Seen in more women, Sometimes preceded by a virus  
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Most Common Organ Transplants   corneas, kidneys, skin, bone marrow, heart, liver, heart valves, bone and connective tissues  
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Immunosuppressive Therapy   medications used to suppress immune system, used for Autoimmune disorders and Organ Transplants, goal is to prevent rejection of organ while still maintaining sufficient immunity to prevent overwhelming infections  
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Antihistamines   compete for histamine receptor sites and block effects of histamine (antagonist)  
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sypathomimetic/decongestants   especially epinepherine which causes peripheral vasoconstriction and relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles  
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corticosteroids   suppress immune/allergic response  
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antipruritic drugs   provide relief from itching  
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mast cell stabilizers   inhibit release of histamine and leukotrienes from mast cells  
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leukotriene receptor antagonists   block leukotriene, reduces inflammatory response  
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immunotherapy   administer small titers of allergen in increasing strengths until hyposensitivity is achieved  
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immunosuppression   most often used to prevent transplant rejection, may be used for MS  
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Live attenuated Vaccines   weakened virus for injection- varicella, MMR  
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Inactivated Vaccine   Dead virus for injection - flu mist, Hep A  
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Active immunity   introduction of foreign substance which causes body to produce antibodies, takes time to develop but is long lasting  
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Natural Active Immunity   immunity resulting from disease  
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Acquired Active Immunity   immunity resulting from vaccine  
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Passive Immunity   antibodies introduced into the body, immediate but short lived *6 months  
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Natural Passive Immunity   antibodies introduced into an infant from the mother's placenta  
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Acquired Passive Immunity   antibodies introduced through administration of immunoglobulins (Hep B exposure from needlestick)  
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anaphylactic shock   begins as swelling and itching, followed by rapid, weak pulse, low bp, dilated pupils, dyspnea, possible cyanosis, bronchial edem, angioedema  
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Normal Immune Response   Defense, homeostasis, surveillance  
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antigen   substance that elicits an immune response, Most are made of proteins  
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Antibody   proteins that identify and neutralize foreign objects, such as bacteria. AKA Immunoglobulin (Ig)  
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Dendritic Cells   first response of immune system (surface), atypical shape with dendrites that form and retract. Capture antigens at site of contact with external enviroment  
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Human Genome Project   took 13 years, mapped all human genes  
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anergy   an immunodeficient condition characterized by lack of or diminished reaction to an antigen or a group of antigens  
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cell mediated immunity   immune response initiated through specific antigen recognition by t cells (fungus, virus (intercellular), chronic infections, tumors, TB)  
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cytokines   soluble factors secreted by wbs and a variety of other cells in the body  
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human leukocyte antigen   (HLA) system that consists of a series of linked genes that occur together in the sixth chromosome of humans. , present on all nucleated cells and platelets  
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humoral immunity   antibody mediated immunity (humoral means body fluid) - b lymphocytes (viruses (extracellular) Respiratory and GI Pathogens) can cause anaphylactic shock  
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autosome   any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome  
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Defense as part of immune response   body protects against invasions by microorganisms and prevents the development of infection by attacking foreign antigens and pathogens  
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Homeostasis as part of immune response   damaged cellular substances are digested and removed. Through this mechanism, the body's different cell types remain uniform and unchanged  
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Surveillance as part of immune response   mutations continually arise in the body by are normally recognized as foreign cells and destroyed  
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Langerhans cells   type of dendritic cell, part of the lymp system in the skin  
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Two important functions of Lymph nodes   a) filtration of foreign material brought to the site b) circulation of lymphocytes  
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a. Steps in the immune response   a. virus invades the body an makes its way into a cell to replicate  
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b. Steps in immune response   b. macrophage recognizes the antigen on the virus surface, eats it and displays antigens on the outside.  
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c. steps in immune response   c. T helper cells recognize it and bind to it. Produces cytokines  
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d. steps in immune response   d. the cytokeine tells other t cells to multiply, and tells b cells to multiply and produce antibodies  
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e. steps in immune response   e. T cells and natural killer cells destroy infected body cells  
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f. steps in immune response   f. antibodies bind to virus and mark it for macrophages to eat  
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g. steps in immune response   g. memory b and t cells remain to respond if same virus attacks again  
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Wheal and flare reaction   localized anaphylactic reaction. not dangerous, think mosquito bite  
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biologic response modifiers   agents that boost specific functions of the immune system, type of cytokine  
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interferons   type of cytokines secreted by lympocytes and macrophages infected with a virus, slow spread of the virus and enhance leukocytes  
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interleukins   type of cytokine, widespread effects on the immune system  
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