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Microbiology

Unit 2

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LD50 Lethal Dose of a toxin for 50% of the test population.
ID50 Infectious Dose of a toxin for 50% of the test population.
Common strategies pathogens use to enter a host Adherence: after adhering, E. coli induces endocytosis to enter host cells & multiply within them.
Common portals of entry Mucous membranes: respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, conjuctiva. Skin. Parenteral route (when skin or mucous membranes are penetrated or injured. Most enter through gastrointestinal & respiratory routes.
Adherence Attaching to host tissues at their portal of entry. Adhesins/ligands bind to receptors on host cells. Receptors often made of sugars.
Adherence Examples Glycocalyx (capsule): Streptococcus mutans. Fimbriae (pili): Escherichia coli. M protein: Streptococcus pyogenes.
Biofilms Common mechanism for pathogenicity. Involved in 65% of human disease. Exopolymer production: bacteria excrete slime polymers onto the surface. This forms a barrier that is extremely resistant to chemicals, etc. & allows bacteria to concentrate nutrients.
How does a biofilm form? Adsorption. Attachment of bacteria. Growth & division. Exopolymer production & biofilm formation. Attachment of other organisms to biofilm.
Common mechanisms for evading host defenses Capsules, cell wall components, enzymes, antigenic variation, invasins, intracellular growth.
Capsules Prevent phagocytosis. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis.
Cell Wall Components M protein resists phagocytosis (streptococcus pyogenes). Fimbrae protein attaches to host cells and gets imported (E. coli). Mycolic acid resists digestion (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Opa inhibits T helper immune cells (Neisseria gonorrhoeae).
Antigenic Variation Surface proteins altered. Ex. the influenza virus. Varying types of HA & NA spikes. Genes mix & provide variation.
Antigenic shift Trade genes (2 viruses affect cell at the same time). Changes in HA & NA spikes. Probably due to genetic recombination.
Antigenic drift Slow evolutionary process. Point mutations in genes encoding HA or NA spikes. May involve only 1 amino acid. Allows virus to avoid mucosal IgA antibodies.
Enzymes Coagulase coagulates fibrinogen into fibrin-prevents other blood from entering w/ immune cells. Kinases digest fibrin clots (streptokinase). Hyaluronidase hydrolyzes hyaluronic acid, a component of connective tissue (Clostridia) Microbes can move.
Enzymes Continued Collagenase hydrolyzes collagen (Clostridia). IgA proteases destroy IgA antibodies (N. meningititidis, common from microbes that infect CNS)
Invasins Use actin to move from one cell to the next (Listeria). Salmonella alters host actin to enter a host cell. Causes ruffling of cell. In cell, salmonella is protected from the immune system.
Intracellular Growth Immune system can't get to the pathogen.
Common mechanisms for damaging host cells Use host nutrients, disrupt host cell function, produce toxins waste products, produce endotoxin or exotoxin, produce siderophores.
Toxin Substance that contributes to pathogenicity
Toxigenicity Ability to produce a toxin
Toxemia Inactivated toxin used in a vaccine
Antitoxin Antibodies against a specific toxin
Exotoxin Specific for a structure or function in host cell. (A-B, membrane disrupting or superantigen). Made in cell & secreted out. Gram +. By products of growing cell. Protein. No fever. Neutralized by antitoxin. LD50 small. B binding. A toxin. Lyse cell.
Endotoxin LPS-Lipid A. Outer membrane. Gram -. Within cell envelope. Doesn't have to be excreted from cell. Causes fever. Not neutralized by antitoxin. Large LD50.
Superantigen Exotoxins Cause intense immune response due to release of cytokines from immune cells (mostly T cells). Fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shock, & death. Ex. Scarlet fever, streptococcus pyogenes superantigens that damage the plasma membranes of blood capilaries).
Lysogenic Conversion Exotoxins can be shared by lysogenic conversion.
Sideropores Bacteria excrete sideropores which bind iron. Bacteria take them back up. Use host's iron. Iron chelated.
Cytopathic effects of viruses Cease in cell function. Release of lysozomal compartment into cell. Inclusion bodies. Fusion of infected cells (clumping). Release of immune-suppressign substances. Produce interferons (protection). Antigenic changes to signal host immune system.
More cytopathic effects of viruses Chromosomal changes in host cell (provirus). Cancer-causing (repress contact inhibition & apoptosis).
Actions of Interferons (IFNs) IFN-alpha & IFN-beta cause cells to produce antiviral proteins that inhibit viral replication. Gamma-IFN causes neutrophils & macrophages to phagocytize bacteria.
Pathogenic Properties of Fungi Fungal wastte products may cause symptoms. Chronic infections provoke an allergic response. Tichothecene toxins inhibit protein synthesis: Fusarium. Proteases digest protein-Candida, Trichophyton. Capsule prevents phagocytosis-Cryptococcus.
How do pathogens exit their hosts? Respiratory tract-coughing & sneezing. Gastrointestinal tract-feces & saliva. Genitourinary tract-urine & vaginal secretions. Skin. Blood-biting arthropods & needles or syringes.
The Pyrogenic Response The origin of fevers. Bacterium carrying an endotoxin enters a macrophage. Endotoxin released. Cell makes & secretes cytokines that travel to the hypothalamus. Hypothalamus secretes prostaglandins which cause fever. Septic shock. 1/2 pts. die.
Lysogenic conversion can spread pathogenic genes Temperate phages carrying toxic genes enter the lysogenic cycle & include those genes in another bacterium.
The First Line of Defense Physical barriers microbes face when colonizing human hosts.
Skin Epidermis consists of tightly packed cells w/ keratin-a protective protein. Lysozyme, high salt, fatty acid in sebum, & low pH (3-5) inhibit bacterial growth.
Mucous membranes Mucous traps microbes (glycoprotein produced by goblet cells). Ciliary escalator-microbes trapped in mucous are transported away from the lungs. Whooping cough destroys goblet cells & ruins ciliary escalator.
Lacrimal Apparatus Washes eye
Saliva Washes microbes off
Urine Low pH 1.2-3, lysozyme, urea; defecation,k vomiting: flushes out.
Vaginal Secretions Low pH, flows out
Normal Microbiota Microbial antagonism/competitive exclusion: normal microbiota compete w/ pathogens or alter the environment. Commensal mircobiota: Microbe benefits & host is unharmed-may be opportunistic pathogens.
Lysozyme Breaks down bacterial cell walls
Antibacterial peptides Potent, broad spectrum antibiotics.
Transferrin & lactoferrin Iron-binding blood plasma glycoproteins. Keeps host iron away from microbes. Lactoferrin is a type of transferrin that provides antimicrobial activity to infants.
Second Line of Defense Part of innate immunity. Toll-like Receptors, Cytokines, Formed Elements, Inflammation, Phagocytosis, Lymphatic system, Fever, The Complement System
Toll-like Receptors (TLRs) Recognize pathogens & alert body. TLRs attach to Pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). TLRs induce defensive cells to release cytokines that regulate the intensity & duration of immune responses. Recruit macrophages as well as other defensive cells, isolate & destroy microbes.
Cytokines "To move cells." Protein produced by all cells of the immune system in response to a stimulus.
Interleukins Between leukocytes (WBCs). IL-1, IL-2, etc. Communicate between WBCs.
Chemokines Induce migration to areas of infection/tissue damage. Draw immune cells to an area.
TNF-alfa Inflammatory reactions of autoimmune diseases
Interferons Protect cells from viral infections
Red Blood Cells Transport O2 & CO2 & store iron so microbes can't use it.
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) Neutrophils (polymorphs), Basophils, Eosinophils, Monocytes, Dendritic Cells, Natural Killer Cells
Neutrophils (polymorphs) 1st Responders. Phagocytosis, motile (leave blood).
Basophils Histamine (inflammation and allergic responses)
Eosinophils Kill parasites (helminths). Phagocytosis, leave blood, produce toxins to kill pathogens.
Monocytes Phagocytosis (after leaving blood). Longer lived than neutrophils, but take longer to develop.
Dendritic Cells Phagocytosis. Initiate adaptive immunity (TLR). Abundant in epidermis, mucous, thymus, lymph.
Natural Killer Cells (T cells & B cells) Adaptive immunity. Destroy larger target cells, not bacteria (cytolysis, granzymes). Cancer cells, protozoa, helminths, etc.
Platelets Blood Clotting
The Process of Inflammation (Purpose: destroy injurious agent, limit damage, repair/replace damage). Chemicals: histamine, kinins, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, & cytokines released by damaged cells. Blood clot. Abscess. Vasodilation. Margination-phagocytes stick to endothelium. Diapedesis-phagocytes squeeze between endothelial cells. Phagocytosis.
Role of HISTAMINE in inflammatory response Vasodilation, increased permeability of blood vessels.
Role of KININS in inflammatory response Vasodilation, increased permeability of blood vessels.
Role of PROSTAGLANDINS in inflammatory response Intensify histamine & kinin effect.
Role of LEUKOTRIENES in inflammatory response Increased permeability of blood vessels, phagocytic attachment.
Pathway of Phagocytosis 1 Chemotaxis & Adherence 2 Ingestion 3 Formation of phagosome 4 Fusion of phagosome w/ lysosome to form phagolysosome 5 Digestion of microbe by enzymes 6 Formation of residual body containing indigestible material 7 Discharge of waste
Microbial Evasion of Phagocytosis Inhibit adherence: M protein, capsules. Kill phagocytes: Leukocidins, Streptolysin-release lysosome into cytoplasm. Lyse phagocytes: Membrane attack complex. Escape phagosome. Prevent phagosome-lysosome fusion. Survive in phagolysosome.
Neutrophils in phagocytosis 1st Response. Lots in blood.
Macrophages in phagocytosis Monocytes that leave blood to become macrophages are 2nd response. Fixed macrophages reside in tissues & organs. Wandering macrophages gather at infection.
Dendritic Cells in phagocytosis Phagocytosis; Initiate adaptive immunity-have TLRs. Abundant in epidermis, mucous, thymus, & lymph.
Advantages of Fever Increases transferrins (bind iron in blood to keep infection down). Increases IL-1 activity. Produces interferon.
Disadvantages of Fever Tachycardia (arrythmia). Acidosis. Dehydration. 44-46C fatal (112-114F).
Why do virally infected cells produce interferons? IFN-alpha & beta cause cells to produce antiviral proteins that inhibit viral replication. Gamma IFN causes neutrophils & macrophages to phagocytize bacteria.
Antiviral Actions of Interferons Infecting virus induces host cell to produce IFN-mRNA which is translated into alpha & beta IFNs. These released by host & bind to plasma membrane or nuclear membrane receptors on uninfected cells, inducing them to synthesize antiviral proteins (AVPs).
The Complement System Defensive system composed of over 30 proteins produced in the liver. Destroys invading microbes. Not adaptable. Destroy by cell lysis, inflammation, & enhanced phagocytosis. Act as a cascade.
Three Functions of Complement Activation Opsonization or immune adherence: Enhanced phagocytosis by coating microbe. Cytolysis by Membrane Attack Complex. Inflammation: attract phagocytes.
Functions of C3 convertase, C3a & C3b Inactive C3 splits. C3b binds to a microbe enhancing phagocytosis. C3b also splits C5. Along w/ C5a, C3a binds to mast cells & causes them to release histamine & other chemicals to help w/ inflammation.
Convertase Definition An enzyme that cleaves inactive protein precursors into smaller biologically active molecules.
Functions of C5 convertase, C5a & C5b C5 split by C3b. C5b, C6, C7 & C8 bind & insert into plasma membrane of microbe. These attract C9-forms MAC. Along w/ C3a, C5a binds to mast cells allowing release of inflammatory chemicals. C5a is a powerful chemotactic factor that attracts phagocytes.
Function of Membrane Attack Complex (MAC) Holes of MAC result in cytolysis
Three ways to activate Complement Classical pathway, Alternative pathway, & Lectin pathway.
Classical Pathway C1 activated by binding to antigen-antibody complexes. Activated C1 splits C2 and C4. C2a & C4b combine & activate C3.
Alternative Pathway C3 combines with factors B, D, & P on the surface of a microbe. Causes C3 to split. B, D, & P are PAMPS. Direct activation w/o presence of antibodies. Important in novel infections.
Lectin Pathway Lectin binds to an invading cell. Bound lectin splits C2 & C4. C2a & C4b combine & activate C3. Lectin is a protein that binds carbohydrates on outside of microbe.
Complement System Summary Serum proteins activated in a cascade. Activated by antigen-antibody rxn. Proteins, C3, B, D, P & a pathogen. C3b causes opsonization. C3a + C5a cause inflammation. C5b+C6+C7+C8+C9 cause cell lysis.
Ways Bacteria Evade Complement Capsules prevent C activation. Surface lipid-carbohydrate prevent MAC formation. Enzymatic digestion of C5a. Ex. Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci (GAS)-M protein helps evade complement & adhere to mucous membranes.
Basic Structure of Antibodies Globular proteins-immunoglobulins (Ig). The # of antigen-binding sites determines valence (most have 2 sites: bivalent). V=variable region-binds antigen. C=constant for an Ig type. Fc=binds complement or to a cell. Fc stem, hinge, heavy & light chains.
Five Results of Ag-Ab Binding Agglutination, Opsonization, Complement Fixation, Neutralization, & Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Immunity
Agglutination Reduces the number of infectious units to be dealt with. First primary reaction: pull invader out of solution.
Opsonization Coating antigen with antibody enhances phagocytosis. Helps phagocytes recognize bacteria.
Complement Fixation Causes inflammation & cell lysis. Either IgG or IgM antibodies activate complement.
Neutralization Blocks adhesion of bacteria & viruses to mucosa. Blocks attachment of toxin. Inactivated so microbe can't bind to a cell.
Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Immunity Large organisms must be attacked externally. 1 Target cell coated w/ antibodies 2 Cells of innate immune sys (eosinophils, macrophages, NK cells) bind to Fc regions of antibodies 3 Target cell is lysed
Five Types of Fc Regions IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD
IgG Antibodies Monomer. In blood, lymph, & intestine. Cross placenta to protect fetus/newborn. Most abundant in serum: 80%. Fix complement. Cross Blood vessels to site of inflammation, enhance phagocytosis, neutralize toxins & viruses. 23 day half-life.
IgM Antibodies Pentamer-large size restricts movement. In blood, lymph, & on B cells. 5-10% of serum antibodies. Fix complement. Agglutinates microbes, 1st Ab produced in response to infection. 10 binding sites. Predominant in response to blood type. 5 day half-life.
IgA Antibodies Dimer. In secretions, so most abundant antibody in human body! 10-15% of serum Abs. Mucosal protection (prevents attachment of microbes). 6 day half-life
IgE Antibodies Monomer. On mast cells, on basophils, & in blood. 0.002% of serum Abs. When antigen binds they release histamine. Allergic reactions; lysis of parasitic worms. 2 day half-life.
IgD Antibodies Monomer. B cells surface, blood, lymph. 0.2% of serum Abs. Serum function unknown. Presence on B-cells initiates immune response. 3 day half-life.
Activation of B Cells HumoralImmnune 1 Major Histocompatibility complex (MHC) expressed on mammalian cells. 2 T-dependent antigens-Ag presented w/ (self) MHC to TH cell. TH cell produces cytokines that activate B cell. 3 T-independent antigens stimulate the B cell to make Abs.
MHC Types 1 and 2 reveal two types of disease.
MHC 1 Displays internal proteins (such as from viral infection) on all nucleated cells.
MHC 2 Displays external proteins on Antigen Presenting Cells (APC). Antigen Presenting Cells digest antigens & show fragments on surface.
Cells that display MHC 2 molecules B cells, Dendritic cells (skin, genital tract, lymph, blood, various tissues), Activated macrophages migrate to lymph (activated by ingestion of antigenic material or by cytokines).
Two roles of B cells when activated B cells clonally expand into antibody-producing plasma cells and memory cells. Plasma cells secrete antibodies into the blood stream.
T-dependent activation of B Cells Ig receptors on B cell are the same. Bind antigen, internalize & process it & display fragment on MHC 2. T helper cell (TH) receptors produce B-cell activating cytokines. B-cell clones.
T-independent activation of B Cells Weaker immune response. Not as many memory cells made. T-independent antigen delivers both signals. Repetitive, can bind may B-cell receptors at once to activate.
How do our bodies produce antibodies so much faster the 2nd time we are exposed to an antigen? Memory Cells
T Cells Mature in thymus. Thymic selection eliminates immature self-recognizing ones. T-cell receptors (TCRs) to respond to antigens. Require Antigen Presenting Cells. Characterized by clusters of differentiation, CD. Cell-mediated Immunity.
Cytotoxic T Cell TC (CD8+) Detects MHC 1. Detect endogenous pathogens & cancer cells. Activated into Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes. Induce Apoptosis by released cytokines. Clonally expand producing more CTLs & memory cells. CTL releases perforin & granzymes to kill targets.
Helper T Cell TH (CD4+) Detects MHC 2. Activated by APCs. TH1 stimulates cellular immunity, macrophages, phagocytosis, & complement. TH2 stimulates antibody production (especially IgE in allergies) & eosinophils.
T Regulatory Cells (Treg) 5-10% of T cells. Have CD4+ & CD25 molecules. Combat autoimmunity & protect good intestinal bacteria & fetus.
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Etiologic agent that causes aids. HIV-1 is more virulent and infective than HIV-2. Infects primarily Helper T-cells & is sheltered by host cell.
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome CD4+ T cell counts <200/mm3. Presence of AIDS-defining illness (Kaposi's sarcoma, Pneumocystis pneumonia, primary CNS lymphoma).
AIDS Prevalence/Incidence Rates. What do we expect in subsequent years? 25 mil have died from aids. 100 mil infected. 5 mil infected/yr. Leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. As disease spreads through China & India, it is expected to increase. They have much larger populations than Africa.
HIV Structure Polyhedral. Retrovirus. Has reverse transcriptase. Lipid membrane. gp 120 docking glycoprotein. gp 41 transmembrane glycoprotein. RNA inside capsid inside matrix.
HIV Life Cycle gp 120 spike attaches to receptor & coreceptor on cell. gp 41 participates in fusion of HIV w/ cell. Entry pore created. HIV uncoats releasing RNA core. Some form proviruses-latent. Making new viruses-active.
Why are there 1-100 million different HIV variants in one infected human? Reverse transcriptase is very error prone so a mutation is probably introduced at every position in the HIV genome many times each day (100bil generated/day)
Normal course for HIV infection Memory cell holds HIV dormant as provirus for decades resistant to antivirals. TH cells are depleted,& B cells fail to propogate. This leads to depleted antibodies. Antibodies can't do 5 mechanisms. Classical pathway of complement dependent on antibodies.
Current Treatments for HIV Chemotherapy: reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, fusion inhibitors (targets gp41), integrase inhibitors. Given in a cocktail (hightly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
Transmission of HIV (25% of HIV-positive African American’s don’t know they have this disease)! 85% heterosexual. 1/3 infections in Europe from injected drugs. Blood 1000-100,000viruses/mL, semen 10-50vir/mL, breast milk. 20% transmission rate mother to child. Needlestick injury risk .3%. Transfusions tested. No saliva, tears, urine, or mosquito.
Genetic Factors that affect HIV infection No immune system has ever eradicated HIV. 1% of pop has a major deletion in CCR5 (mostly Europeans). Some African prostitutes remain HIV neg. due to unusually effective CTLs (Cytotoxic T cells). Other factors: blocks in efficient binding for HIV to CCR5.
CCR5 gp120 receptor
Sources of difficulties in developing an HIV vaccine If T cell is a longed-lived memory cell than HIV can lay dormant for decades (resistant to antivirals and challenges vaccines). Reverse transcriptase is super error prone.
How can vaccination result in immunological memory & immunity from subsequent infection? Memory B cells. Faster immune response when the real deal is introduced. IgG Antibodies produced faster on 2nd exposure. Vaccination creates a herd community.
Types of Naturally Acquired Immunization Active: recovery from infection. Passive: maternal antibodies-placental, breast milk transfer.
Types of Artificially Acquired Immunization Active: vaccination. Passive: injection of preformed antibodies.
Attenuated whole-agent vaccines Live attenuated-long term cultivation selects for non-virulent strains. Exs. Vaccinia (smallpox), BCG (tuberculosis). Genetically engineered-removed virulent genes Ex. FluMist Sometimes dangerous: w/ influenza, another strain could mix & make new.
Inactivated whole-agent vaccines Kill microbe. Salk polio, rabies, influenza, chlolera, pneumococcal pneumonia.
Subunit vaccines Most common type of vaccine. Use pieces. Exs. Acellular pertussis, hepatitis B.
Toxoid vaccines Look like a toxin. Neutralize. Don't last. Require boosters. Exs. Tetanus, diphtheria, botulism.
Conjugated vaccines Peptide or polysaccharide, linked to protein. Exs. Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae.
Nucleic acid (DNA) vaccines DNA injected and transcribed/translated. Ex. West Nile (for horses).
Function of adjuvants in stimulating innate immunity & directing adaptive immune response to antigens contained in vaccines. Adjuvants such as Alum induce local inflammation & bring immune system cells to the site where the vaccine was injected.
Vaccine advantages. Eradicated many bacterial & viral diseases.
The Anti-vaccine movement Started w/ hypothesis that measles vaccine caused a leaky gut, sending toxic substances into the blood & brain causing autism. Correlation. Retraction by 10 of the 13 authors. Called a deliberate fraud by one author.
Monoclonal Antibodies (MABs) Highly specific antibodies produced in large quantity by clones of a single hybrid cell formed in the laboratory by the fusion of a B cell with a tumor cell. Goal to make fully human ones. Now made from mice. In lab, select B cell & let it mass produce.
Antibody Precipitation Reactions Reaction of soluble antigens with antibodies. Get a precipitate band.
Antibody Agglutination Reactions Particulate antigens & antibodies. Antigens on a cell (direct agglutination).
Antibody Titers Concentration of antibodies against a particular antigen. You can visualize what concentration of antibodies is needed for agglutination.
Direct fluorescent-antibody tests Fluorescent antibodies connect to microbe isolated from patient & fluoresce. Direct tests detect antigens from pt sample.
Indirect tests Detect antibodies in patient's serum. Primary antibody binds antigen. Secondary antibody binds 1st and fluoresces.
Direct Enzyme-Linked Immuosorbent Assay (ELISA) Antibody adsorbed to well. Pt. sample added, antigen binds to antibody. Enzyme-linked antibody specific for test antigen added & binds to antigen forming sandwich. Add enzyme substrate. Rxn produces product that causes color change. West Nile, food indus.
Indirect Enzyme-Linked Immuosorbent Assay (ELISA) Antigen adsorbed to well. Pt. serum added. Antigen binds to antibody. Enzyme-linked anti-HISG is added & binds to bound antibody. Enzyme's substrate added & rxn produces product that causes color change. HIV. Cheap & routinely run.
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