The document discusses the complement system and immunoglobulins. It provides an overview of:
- The components and pathways of the complement system and its role in host defense.
- The structure and classes of immunoglobulins, including IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgD.
- Deficiencies in the complement system and immunoglobulins that can cause increased susceptibility to infection.
1-Mecanismos de defensa. 2-Mecanismos innatos. 3-Mecanismos adquiridos: La respuesta humoral, la respuesta celular. 4-Inmunoestimulación. 5-Inmunopatología.
The document discusses transplantation immunology and the immune response to transplants and tumors. It covers the gradations of relationships between donor and recipient tissue, from autografts which are not rejected to xenografts between different species which are. It describes the mechanisms of acute and chronic allograft rejection and ways to prolong transplant survival, including immunosuppressive drugs. It also discusses tumor antigens, the immune response against tumors, and applications of immunology for tumor diagnosis and therapy.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos y procesos de coloración utilizados en anatomía patológica y citología. Explica los cuatro tipos principales de coloraciones, los diferentes procedimientos y materiales de coloración. También proporciona detalles sobre la técnica de tinción hematoxilina-eosina y las preparaciones de hematoxilina.
Complement system and its synthesis + activationVaisHali822687
Proteins normally found in serum in inactive form, but when activated they augment the immune responses.
Complements constitute about 5% of normal serum proteins.
Their level does not increase following either infection or vaccination.
There are four main stages in the activation of any of the complement pathways.
Initiation of the pathway
Formation of C3 convertase
Formation of C5 convertase
Formation of membrane attack complex (MAC)
Dr. Prem Mohan Jha presented on complement physiology. The complement system is part of the innate immune system and helps antibodies clear pathogens. It involves a biochemical cascade that is activated via three pathways: classical, lectin, and alternative. Complement activation leads to the formation of the membrane attack complex (MAC) which lyses cells. The complement system is tightly regulated to prevent damage to host cells. Deficiencies in complement components or regulators result in increased susceptibility to infections.
This presentation is organized with the help of other presentations, text book of immunology and some internet resources for better understanding of students.
The complement system refers to a series of >20 proteins that are normally inactive but become sequentially activated in an enzyme cascade in response to microorganisms. Complement activation can lead to cytolysis, opsonization, and stimulation of inflammation. The classical, lectin, and alternative pathways activate the complement cascade through different mechanisms but all lead to formation of the membrane attack complex. Complement proteins are regulated to prevent attack of host cells but deficiencies can lead to diseases like hereditary angioedema where swelling occurs.
Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense against pathogens. It includes mechanical, chemical, and biological barriers that block pathogen entry. If a pathogen breaches these barriers, the innate immune system responds through cells and proteins. Key components of the innate response are phagocytic cells, complement proteins, acute phase proteins, cytokines, and inflammation. The complement system helps eliminate pathogens through opsonization, cell lysis, and inflammation. Innate immunity provides non-specific protection and helps activate the adaptive immune response.
1-Mecanismos de defensa. 2-Mecanismos innatos. 3-Mecanismos adquiridos: La respuesta humoral, la respuesta celular. 4-Inmunoestimulación. 5-Inmunopatología.
The document discusses transplantation immunology and the immune response to transplants and tumors. It covers the gradations of relationships between donor and recipient tissue, from autografts which are not rejected to xenografts between different species which are. It describes the mechanisms of acute and chronic allograft rejection and ways to prolong transplant survival, including immunosuppressive drugs. It also discusses tumor antigens, the immune response against tumors, and applications of immunology for tumor diagnosis and therapy.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos y procesos de coloración utilizados en anatomía patológica y citología. Explica los cuatro tipos principales de coloraciones, los diferentes procedimientos y materiales de coloración. También proporciona detalles sobre la técnica de tinción hematoxilina-eosina y las preparaciones de hematoxilina.
Complement system and its synthesis + activationVaisHali822687
Proteins normally found in serum in inactive form, but when activated they augment the immune responses.
Complements constitute about 5% of normal serum proteins.
Their level does not increase following either infection or vaccination.
There are four main stages in the activation of any of the complement pathways.
Initiation of the pathway
Formation of C3 convertase
Formation of C5 convertase
Formation of membrane attack complex (MAC)
Dr. Prem Mohan Jha presented on complement physiology. The complement system is part of the innate immune system and helps antibodies clear pathogens. It involves a biochemical cascade that is activated via three pathways: classical, lectin, and alternative. Complement activation leads to the formation of the membrane attack complex (MAC) which lyses cells. The complement system is tightly regulated to prevent damage to host cells. Deficiencies in complement components or regulators result in increased susceptibility to infections.
This presentation is organized with the help of other presentations, text book of immunology and some internet resources for better understanding of students.
The complement system refers to a series of >20 proteins that are normally inactive but become sequentially activated in an enzyme cascade in response to microorganisms. Complement activation can lead to cytolysis, opsonization, and stimulation of inflammation. The classical, lectin, and alternative pathways activate the complement cascade through different mechanisms but all lead to formation of the membrane attack complex. Complement proteins are regulated to prevent attack of host cells but deficiencies can lead to diseases like hereditary angioedema where swelling occurs.
Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense against pathogens. It includes mechanical, chemical, and biological barriers that block pathogen entry. If a pathogen breaches these barriers, the innate immune system responds through cells and proteins. Key components of the innate response are phagocytic cells, complement proteins, acute phase proteins, cytokines, and inflammation. The complement system helps eliminate pathogens through opsonization, cell lysis, and inflammation. Innate immunity provides non-specific protection and helps activate the adaptive immune response.
The complement system is made up of around 30 proteins that augment the immune response. It was first identified in the 1890s as heat-labile components of serum that helped antibodies kill bacteria. There are three pathways of complement activation: the classical pathway which is antibody-dependent, the lectin pathway which resembles the classical pathway, and the alternative pathway which is antibody-independent. All three pathways involve a cascade of complement components that ultimately form the membrane attack complex (MAC) which can lyse target cells. The complement system plays important roles in opsonization, chemotaxis, inflammation, and clearance of pathogens.
Vital component of defense system having integral role not only in the innate immunity but also adaptive immunity.
Provides good defense against harmful infectious agents by process like direct cell lysis or augmenting inflammation and phagocytosis.
Complement system is composed of more than 30 serum proteins present normally as inactive zymogen form (nine central component C1-C9).
Zymogen proteins are activated in a cascade manner.
Complement proteins interact with each other and perform range of functions from direct cell lysis, enhancement of phagocytosis, inflammation and activation of B & T lymphocytes.
This document provides an overview of the complement system submitted by five MSc students to their professor. It describes that complement was first discovered in 1890 and plays a major role in innate immunity through lysis of cells, opsonization, and inflammation. It summarizes the three pathways of complement activation (classical, lectin, and alternative), components and regulation of the complement system, and consequences of complement activation including cell lysis, inflammation, opsonization, viral neutralization, and solubilization of immune complexes.
This document provides information on complement, including:
- It defines complement and describes the classical, alternative, and lectin pathways.
- Complement proteins are synthesized in the liver as inactive zymogens and are activated by proteolysis, cleaving them into larger and smaller fragments.
- The pathways differ in their initiation but then follow identical later stages, forming C3 convertase, C5 convertase, and the membrane attack complex (MAC).
- Complement has roles in targeting cell lysis, inflammation, opsonization, immune complex removal, and viral neutralization. Microorganisms have evolved mechanisms to evade complement. Regulatory proteins tightly control complement activation. Deficiencies can increase disease susceptibility
This document discusses using stem cells for diabetes treatment. It mentions:
1. Human embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, umbilical cord blood, and mesenchymal stromal cells can potentially be used for diabetes treatment.
2. Human embryonic stem cells can be differentiated into insulin-expressing cells through a stepwise process involving definitive endoderm and embryoid body formation under specific factors.
3. The goal is to generate enough functional insulin-producing beta cells to restore normal blood glucose levels in diabetics through cell-based therapies.
The document describes the complement system, which is part of the innate immune system. It enhances antibody and phagocyte ability to opsonize pathogens and recruit immune cells. There are over 30 complement proteins involved in three pathways - classical, lectin, and alternative. The classical pathway is activated by antibody-antigen complexes and involves C1-C9. The lectin pathway involves mannose-binding lectin and MASPs. The alternative pathway does not require pathogen recognition. All three pathways converge in generating C3 convertase and forming the membrane attack complex to lyse cells. The functions and roles of complement proteins in the pathways are also outlined.
The document provides an overview of the complement system in fish. It discusses:
1) The complement system consists of soluble and membrane-bound proteins that play a critical role in the host defense through interactions with both the innate and adaptive immune systems.
2) The complement system has three pathways - classical, lectin, and alternative - that recognize pathogens and promote their clearance through lysis, opsonization, and inflammation.
3) Complement components are produced as inactive zymogens and activated through proteolytic cleavage in cascading reactions on pathogen surfaces to form the membrane attack complex, which lyses cells.
The complement system was discovered in 1894 and consists of over 30 proteins that contribute to the innate immune system. It has 3 major pathways of activation: the classical pathway activated by antibody-antigen binding, the alternative pathway activated by microbial surfaces independently of antibody, and the lectin pathway activated by mannose-binding lectin binding to pathogens. The complement system carries out important immune functions like opsonization to enhance phagocytosis, inflammation, lysis of foreign cells, and clearance of immune complexes.
The document summarizes the complement system. It discusses the three complement pathways - classical, alternative, and lectin pathways. It also describes the structure and function of the membrane attack complex (MAC), which forms pores in pathogen cell membranes leading to lysis. The complement system plays an important role in innate immunity by opsonizing pathogens, attracting immune cells, and directly lysing certain pathogens.
This document discusses monoclonal antibodies, including their structure, types, methods of preparation, applications, and marketed products. Monoclonal antibodies are homogeneous antibodies produced by identical immune cells that are clones of a single parent cell. They are prepared using the hybridoma technology which involves immunizing an animal, fusing immune cells with myeloma cells to form hybridomas, screening and selecting hybridomas that produce the desired monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies have various therapeutic applications in areas such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, organ transplants, and infections. They are also used for diagnostic purposes.
The document summarizes the complement system, its components, activation pathways, and functions. The complement system is a group of plasma proteins that enhance immunity. It consists of 11 main proteins that catalyze enzymatic reactions in three pathways: the classical pathway triggered by antibody-antigen complexes, the alternative pathway activated by bacterial surfaces, and the mannose-binding lectin pathway. The complement system opsonizes pathogens, releases anaphylatoxins, and forms the membrane attack complex to lyse bacteria cells. It also enhances antibody production and inflammation responses.
Immunology is the study of the immune system and is a very important branch of the medical and biological sciences. The immune system protects us from infection through
The complement system consists of over 30 serum and cell surface proteins that play a key role in both innate and adaptive immunity. It can be activated through three pathways - the classical pathway triggered by antigen-antibody complexes, the lectin pathway activated by mannose-binding lectin, and the alternative pathway activated spontaneously by microbial surfaces. All three pathways converge on the formation of C3 and C5 convertases that activate downstream components, ultimately forming the membrane attack complex to lyse microbial cells. The complement system functions to opsonize pathogens, induce chemotaxis, activate the inflammatory response, and aid in immune clearance.
The document discusses the complement system, which consists of over 30 proteins produced by the liver that function in the immune system but are not antibodies. It works as a cascade system where one activation triggers another in a chain reaction. Complement activation can lead to cell lysis and generation of inflammatory substances. It plays a role in defense against bacteria and in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. There are three complement activation pathways: classical, alternative, and lectin. The classical pathway is antibody-dependent while the alternative and lectin pathways are antibody-independent. Complement activation results in opsonization, inflammation, clearance of immune complexes, and lysis of pathogen cells.
This document discusses the role of the immune system in inflammation. It covers several topics:
- The major histocompatibility complex and its role in self/non-self discrimination.
- Defensins, which are antimicrobial peptides found in immune cells.
- The complement system, including the classical and alternative pathways.
- Chemotaxis and how immune cells are attracted to sites of infection.
- Phagocytosis and the oxidative and non-oxidative mechanisms neutrophils use to kill microbes.
The document provides an overview of the complement system including:
1) It describes the three pathways of complement activation - the classical, lectin, and alternative pathways. It explains the proteins involved in each pathway and their functions.
2) Regulatory mechanisms of complement activation are discussed including factors and receptors that inhibit inappropriate complement activation on host cells.
3) The biological functions of complement activation are summarized including opsonization, initiation of inflammation, and direct lysis of pathogens.
4) Complement-related disorders are briefly mentioned including those associated with deficiencies in early classical pathway components.
This document describes the renogram procedure. It provides details on:
- The radiopharmaceuticals used, including 99mTc-DTPA, 99mTc-MAG3, and 99mTc-DMSA
- How the procedure is performed, including patient preparation, image acquisition, and time-activity curve analysis
- The roles of the radiopharmaceuticals in evaluating renal blood flow, glomerular filtration rate, and renal handling and excretion
- Factors that can affect the procedure such as hydration, medications, and kidney positioning
This document provides information about an X-ray KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) exam performed by the Department of Urology at Govt Royapettah Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai, India. It lists the moderators and their qualifications. It then discusses the history of X-rays, how they are produced, standard views, and how to systematically read an X-ray KUB. It describes how to assess technical quality and what to look for, including renal calcifications which are most commonly due to kidney stones. It also discusses mimics of urinary calcifications like gallstones.
The complement system is made up of around 30 proteins that augment the immune response. It was first identified in the 1890s as heat-labile components of serum that helped antibodies kill bacteria. There are three pathways of complement activation: the classical pathway which is antibody-dependent, the lectin pathway which resembles the classical pathway, and the alternative pathway which is antibody-independent. All three pathways involve a cascade of complement components that ultimately form the membrane attack complex (MAC) which can lyse target cells. The complement system plays important roles in opsonization, chemotaxis, inflammation, and clearance of pathogens.
Vital component of defense system having integral role not only in the innate immunity but also adaptive immunity.
Provides good defense against harmful infectious agents by process like direct cell lysis or augmenting inflammation and phagocytosis.
Complement system is composed of more than 30 serum proteins present normally as inactive zymogen form (nine central component C1-C9).
Zymogen proteins are activated in a cascade manner.
Complement proteins interact with each other and perform range of functions from direct cell lysis, enhancement of phagocytosis, inflammation and activation of B & T lymphocytes.
This document provides an overview of the complement system submitted by five MSc students to their professor. It describes that complement was first discovered in 1890 and plays a major role in innate immunity through lysis of cells, opsonization, and inflammation. It summarizes the three pathways of complement activation (classical, lectin, and alternative), components and regulation of the complement system, and consequences of complement activation including cell lysis, inflammation, opsonization, viral neutralization, and solubilization of immune complexes.
This document provides information on complement, including:
- It defines complement and describes the classical, alternative, and lectin pathways.
- Complement proteins are synthesized in the liver as inactive zymogens and are activated by proteolysis, cleaving them into larger and smaller fragments.
- The pathways differ in their initiation but then follow identical later stages, forming C3 convertase, C5 convertase, and the membrane attack complex (MAC).
- Complement has roles in targeting cell lysis, inflammation, opsonization, immune complex removal, and viral neutralization. Microorganisms have evolved mechanisms to evade complement. Regulatory proteins tightly control complement activation. Deficiencies can increase disease susceptibility
This document discusses using stem cells for diabetes treatment. It mentions:
1. Human embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, umbilical cord blood, and mesenchymal stromal cells can potentially be used for diabetes treatment.
2. Human embryonic stem cells can be differentiated into insulin-expressing cells through a stepwise process involving definitive endoderm and embryoid body formation under specific factors.
3. The goal is to generate enough functional insulin-producing beta cells to restore normal blood glucose levels in diabetics through cell-based therapies.
The document describes the complement system, which is part of the innate immune system. It enhances antibody and phagocyte ability to opsonize pathogens and recruit immune cells. There are over 30 complement proteins involved in three pathways - classical, lectin, and alternative. The classical pathway is activated by antibody-antigen complexes and involves C1-C9. The lectin pathway involves mannose-binding lectin and MASPs. The alternative pathway does not require pathogen recognition. All three pathways converge in generating C3 convertase and forming the membrane attack complex to lyse cells. The functions and roles of complement proteins in the pathways are also outlined.
The document provides an overview of the complement system in fish. It discusses:
1) The complement system consists of soluble and membrane-bound proteins that play a critical role in the host defense through interactions with both the innate and adaptive immune systems.
2) The complement system has three pathways - classical, lectin, and alternative - that recognize pathogens and promote their clearance through lysis, opsonization, and inflammation.
3) Complement components are produced as inactive zymogens and activated through proteolytic cleavage in cascading reactions on pathogen surfaces to form the membrane attack complex, which lyses cells.
The complement system was discovered in 1894 and consists of over 30 proteins that contribute to the innate immune system. It has 3 major pathways of activation: the classical pathway activated by antibody-antigen binding, the alternative pathway activated by microbial surfaces independently of antibody, and the lectin pathway activated by mannose-binding lectin binding to pathogens. The complement system carries out important immune functions like opsonization to enhance phagocytosis, inflammation, lysis of foreign cells, and clearance of immune complexes.
The document summarizes the complement system. It discusses the three complement pathways - classical, alternative, and lectin pathways. It also describes the structure and function of the membrane attack complex (MAC), which forms pores in pathogen cell membranes leading to lysis. The complement system plays an important role in innate immunity by opsonizing pathogens, attracting immune cells, and directly lysing certain pathogens.
This document discusses monoclonal antibodies, including their structure, types, methods of preparation, applications, and marketed products. Monoclonal antibodies are homogeneous antibodies produced by identical immune cells that are clones of a single parent cell. They are prepared using the hybridoma technology which involves immunizing an animal, fusing immune cells with myeloma cells to form hybridomas, screening and selecting hybridomas that produce the desired monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies have various therapeutic applications in areas such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, organ transplants, and infections. They are also used for diagnostic purposes.
The document summarizes the complement system, its components, activation pathways, and functions. The complement system is a group of plasma proteins that enhance immunity. It consists of 11 main proteins that catalyze enzymatic reactions in three pathways: the classical pathway triggered by antibody-antigen complexes, the alternative pathway activated by bacterial surfaces, and the mannose-binding lectin pathway. The complement system opsonizes pathogens, releases anaphylatoxins, and forms the membrane attack complex to lyse bacteria cells. It also enhances antibody production and inflammation responses.
Immunology is the study of the immune system and is a very important branch of the medical and biological sciences. The immune system protects us from infection through
The complement system consists of over 30 serum and cell surface proteins that play a key role in both innate and adaptive immunity. It can be activated through three pathways - the classical pathway triggered by antigen-antibody complexes, the lectin pathway activated by mannose-binding lectin, and the alternative pathway activated spontaneously by microbial surfaces. All three pathways converge on the formation of C3 and C5 convertases that activate downstream components, ultimately forming the membrane attack complex to lyse microbial cells. The complement system functions to opsonize pathogens, induce chemotaxis, activate the inflammatory response, and aid in immune clearance.
The document discusses the complement system, which consists of over 30 proteins produced by the liver that function in the immune system but are not antibodies. It works as a cascade system where one activation triggers another in a chain reaction. Complement activation can lead to cell lysis and generation of inflammatory substances. It plays a role in defense against bacteria and in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. There are three complement activation pathways: classical, alternative, and lectin. The classical pathway is antibody-dependent while the alternative and lectin pathways are antibody-independent. Complement activation results in opsonization, inflammation, clearance of immune complexes, and lysis of pathogen cells.
This document discusses the role of the immune system in inflammation. It covers several topics:
- The major histocompatibility complex and its role in self/non-self discrimination.
- Defensins, which are antimicrobial peptides found in immune cells.
- The complement system, including the classical and alternative pathways.
- Chemotaxis and how immune cells are attracted to sites of infection.
- Phagocytosis and the oxidative and non-oxidative mechanisms neutrophils use to kill microbes.
The document provides an overview of the complement system including:
1) It describes the three pathways of complement activation - the classical, lectin, and alternative pathways. It explains the proteins involved in each pathway and their functions.
2) Regulatory mechanisms of complement activation are discussed including factors and receptors that inhibit inappropriate complement activation on host cells.
3) The biological functions of complement activation are summarized including opsonization, initiation of inflammation, and direct lysis of pathogens.
4) Complement-related disorders are briefly mentioned including those associated with deficiencies in early classical pathway components.
This document describes the renogram procedure. It provides details on:
- The radiopharmaceuticals used, including 99mTc-DTPA, 99mTc-MAG3, and 99mTc-DMSA
- How the procedure is performed, including patient preparation, image acquisition, and time-activity curve analysis
- The roles of the radiopharmaceuticals in evaluating renal blood flow, glomerular filtration rate, and renal handling and excretion
- Factors that can affect the procedure such as hydration, medications, and kidney positioning
This document provides information about an X-ray KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) exam performed by the Department of Urology at Govt Royapettah Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai, India. It lists the moderators and their qualifications. It then discusses the history of X-rays, how they are produced, standard views, and how to systematically read an X-ray KUB. It describes how to assess technical quality and what to look for, including renal calcifications which are most commonly due to kidney stones. It also discusses mimics of urinary calcifications like gallstones.
This document provides information about a KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) x-ray performed at the Department of Urology, Government Royapettah Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. It lists the professors and assistant professors in the department and provides details on the history, physics, techniques, anatomical landmarks, disorders, and interpretations of renal calculi, ureter, bladder, and other findings that can be seen on a KUB x-ray.
This document describes a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) conducted by the Department of Urology at GRH and KMC in Chennai, India. It lists the professors and assistant professors moderating the VCUG. The document provides details on the indications, techniques, and pediatric applications of VCUGs, focusing on evaluating conditions like vesicoureteral reflux, posterior urethral valves, bladder diverticula, and ectopic ureters. It compares VCUG to nuclear cystography and voiding sonography as diagnostic tools.
This document provides information about ultrasound use in urology. It discusses the history of ultrasound in urology from 1963 onwards. It then covers basic ultrasound principles including modes, probes, imaging planes and documentation. Applications to the kidney, bladder, prostate and testes are described. Common abnormalities like hydronephrosis, cysts, masses and infections are outlined. In summary, the document is an overview of ultrasound techniques and their use in evaluating the urinary tract and common urologic conditions.
The document provides information about urodynamics testing performed at the Department of Urology, Government Royapettah Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. It discusses the professors and assistant professors who moderate the tests. It then describes the purpose and components of urodynamics testing, which involves a series of tests to evaluate urine storage and evacuation. The key components reviewed include uroflowmetry, measurement of post-void residual urine, cystometrogram, pressure flow studies, and videourodynamics. The document provides details on performing each test and interpreting the results.
This document provides an overview of MRI in urology, with a focus on MRI of the prostate. It discusses the moderators and professors of the department of urology. It then covers the basic principles of MRI, including magnetic field strength, radiofrequency pulses, T1/T2 weighting, and contrast agents. Applications of MRI for prostate imaging and prostate cancer detection are described, including T2-weighted imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The PIRADS scoring system and assessment of extracapsular extension on MRI are also summarized.
This document provides information about intravenous urography (IVU), including its definition, history, indications, contraindications, technique, phases, and what is evaluated. Some key points:
- IVU involves injecting iodine contrast intravenously and taking x-ray images as it passes through the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. It was introduced in 1929 by American urologist Moses Swick.
- Indications include evaluating for ureteral obstruction, trauma, congenital anomalies, hematuria, infection, or uncontrolled hypertension. Contraindications include contrast allergy and renal impairment.
- The technique involves injecting contrast as a rapid bolus,
This patient presented with anterior urethral stricture and multiple abnormal connections (fistulas) between the prostate gland/urethra and the skin, resulting in urine leakage to the skin. Treatment will require surgical repair of the strictures and closure of all abnormal connections to restore normal urinary flow and continence.
This document provides information about intravenous urography (IVU), including:
- IVU involves injecting contrast media intravenously and imaging the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
- It has indications like evaluating suspected obstruction, assessing integrity after trauma, and investigating hematuria or infection.
- Contraindications include contrast allergy and renal failure. Advantages include clearly outlining the urinary system, while disadvantages include need for contrast and radiation exposure.
- The document describes the IVU technique, expected timing of images, and what should be evaluated on the images.
- It also covers normal anatomy, types of contrast media, and abnormal findings that could be
This document discusses urinary extravasation, which is when urine leaks out of the urinary tract into other body cavities. It defines two types - superficial and deep extravasation. Superficial extravasation occurs above the perineal membrane and is usually caused by injuries to the penile urethra during instrumentation. Deep extravasation occurs below the perineal membrane due to injuries of the membranous urethra or extraperitoneal bladder from pelvic trauma. Management involves pain relief, antibiotics, suprapubic catheterization, and sometimes surgical exploration and drainage of collections.
This document provides information about urodynamic evaluation of voiding dysfunction. It discusses the history of urodynamics, aims, equipment used including catheters, flowmeters and EMG equipment. It describes how to conduct urodynamic evaluations including uroflowmetry, cystometrogram, and considerations for filling rate and medium. Key points covered are the indications for urodynamics, preparation of patients, types of equipment and how to interpret uroflow curves and cystometrogram measurements.
This document provides information about various tumor markers used in urology, including prostate-specific antigen (PSA) markers for prostate cancer screening and diagnosis, tumor markers for testicular cancer such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), and urine-based markers for bladder cancer screening like NMP22 and BTA. It also discusses guidelines for PSA screening and interpretation, as well as clinical applications of different tumor markers for diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring treatment response, and detecting recurrence of urological cancers.
This document discusses transitional urology, which involves the planned movement of adolescents and young adults with chronic urological conditions from pediatric to adult-centered care. It provides an overview of common urological conditions seen in transitional urology, including spina bifida, bladder exstrophy, hypospadias, posterior urethral valves, vesicoureteral reflux, and pediatric genitourinary cancers. It also discusses specific issues in transitional urology like urinary tract infections in neurogenic/reconstructed bladders, troubleshooting continent catheterizable channels, risks of malignancy with augmentation cystoplasty, and presentation of BPH and pelvic organ prolapse in patients with neurogenic
This document provides information about retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF), including its pathogenesis, clinical presentations, investigations, and management. RPF is characterized by extensive fibrosis in the retroperitoneum that can encase the aorta, vena cava, and ureters. Patients typically present with nonspecific symptoms like back pain, but late presentations can include urinary obstruction and vascular complications. Diagnosis is often made using CT or MRI imaging showing soft tissue surrounding retroperitoneal structures. Treatment involves medications like corticosteroids to reduce inflammation or surgical procedures to decompress the urinary system if obstructed.
The document describes urodynamic evaluation (UDE) performed in the Department of Urology at Govt Royapettah Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. It lists the professors and assistant professors in the department and provides an introduction to UDE. It then describes the various components of UDE including uroflowmetry, cystometry, pressure flow studies and videourodynamics. It outlines the procedure for setting up and performing UDE, and analyzes storage and voiding phases and parameters measured.
This document discusses urinary obstruction, including its pathophysiology, causes, effects on renal physiology and function, histological changes, clinical impact, and renal recovery after relief of obstruction. It provides an overview of how urinary obstruction can lead to permanent kidney damage depending on the severity, chronicity, and baseline kidney condition. Both unilateral and bilateral obstruction are examined, along with the triphasic response and changes in renal blood flow, filtration, and tubular transport that occur.
This document describes uroflowmetry - a noninvasive test used to evaluate urine flow. It discusses the normal and abnormal flow patterns seen in uroflowmetry and their clinical significance. Uroflowmetry provides parameters like maximum flow rate, average flow rate and voided volume. It can detect bladder outlet obstruction, detrusor underactivity or overactivity. However, pressure-flow studies are needed to precisely define lower urinary tract function. Uroflowmetry is useful for screening and monitoring treatment response, though invasive therapy should not be based on uroflowmetry alone per AUA guidelines.
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This document provides information about the Department of Urology at Govt Royapettah Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai, India. It lists the professors and assistant professors in the department and provides an introduction to laparoscopy. The rest of the document discusses the history of laparoscopy, choices of insufflation gas, physiological effects of pneumoperitoneum, and potential complications of laparoscopy procedures. It provides details on cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and other organ system effects of increased abdominal pressure during laparoscopy. The document also outlines potential complications from veress needle placement, trocar insertion, insufflation, and electrosurgery and their management.
This document discusses the history and types of endoscopes used in urology. It describes rigid endoscopes which use a series of lenses to transmit images and how the rod lens system improved image quality. Flexible endoscopes transmit images using fiber optic bundles and have the advantage of being able to flex and access different areas. Newer digital endoscopes replace lenses with CCD chips to provide superior quality images electronically. The document outlines the benefits of different endoscope technologies and future trends including 3D imaging and wireless capabilities.
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Complement system Immunoglobulin
1. Complement system
Immunoglobulin
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Govt Royapettah Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College
Chennai
Slides
before 1st
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Divider
complement
system
IMMUNOGLOBULIN
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2. Moderators:
Professors:
• Prof. Dr. G. Sivasankar, M.S., M.Ch.,
• Prof. Dr. A. Senthilvel, M.S., M.Ch.,
Asst Professors:
• Dr. J. Sivabalan, M.S., M.Ch.,
• Dr. R. Bhargavi, M.S., M.Ch.,
• Dr. S. Raju, M.S., M.Ch.,
• Dr. K. Muthurathinam, M.S., M.Ch.,
• Dr. D. Tamilselvan, M.S., M.Ch.,
• Dr. K. Senthilkumar, M.S., M.Ch.
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3. The complement system plays an essential role in
host defense against infectious agents and in the
inflammatory process.
Nomenclature:
a. the first component of complement is named
C1 (etc.) other components are designated by
capital letters and names: Factor B, Properidin
b. when cleaved: fragments of complement
components are designated by small letters
(e.g. C3a and C3b)
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8. Cascade:
Many of the components are enzymes that
become activated when cleaved into
two peptides
One peptide binds to the immune complex
and becomes a functional part of it
The other peptide diffuses away and can
become an inflammatory mediator
(binds to a receptor)
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10. Lectin pathway:
➢ Lectin: protein that binds to carbohydrate
➢ MBL binds to mannose (on many bacterial
cells)
➢ MBL is produced by liver in acute-phase
inflammatory reactions
➢ Once MBL binds to target cell, a serine
protease (MASP) binds to it
➢ Acts like C1
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11. C3a
C3a increases the inflammatory response by
binding to mast cells and causing them to release
histamine
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12. Building the C3 convertase or C5
activation complex
After enough C3b is cleaved, the surface
of the bacteria begins to become
saturated with it.
C2b and C4b which make up the C3
activation complex has a slight affinity for
C3b and C3b binds to them
When C3b binds to C2b and C4b it
forms a new complex referred to as the
C5 activation complex
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13. The C5 activation complex
The C5 activation complex (C2b, C4b,
C3b) activates C5 proteins by cleaving
them into C5a and C5b
Many C5b proteins are produced by the
C5activation complex. These C5b begin
to coat the surface of the bacteria.
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14. The function of C5a
C5a disperses away from the bacteria.
◦ Binds to mast cells and increases inflammation.
◦ Most powerful chemotactic factor known for leukocytes
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15. Building the Membrane Attack complex
C5b on the surface of bacteria binds to
C6
The binding of C6 to C5b activates C6 so
that it can bind to C7
C7 binds to C8 which in turn binds to
many C9’s
Together these proteins form a circular
complex called the Membrane attack
complex (MAC)
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16. Membrane Attack complex
The MAC causes Cytolysis.
◦ The circular membrane attack
complex acts as a channel in which
cytoplasm can rush out of and
water rushes in.
The cells inner integrity is
compromised and it dies
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17. Functions of the complement system
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18. Amplification: many C3 molecules are hydrolyzed
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20. C3b
Many C3b molecules are produced by the C3
activation complex.
The C3b bind to and coat the surface of the
bacteria.
C3b is an opsonin
◦ Opsonins are molecules that bind both to
bacteria and phagocytes
◦ Opsonization increases phagocytosis by
1,000 fold.
Opsonins
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21. Regulation of complement system
➢ Because it is nonspecific, several
regulatory mechanisms are involved
(otherwise there would be a lot of
“collateral damage”)
➢ Many components are very labile
➢ Many regulatory proteins block activity
through binding to target
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23. Regulatory proteins
Proteins Functions
C1INH dissociates C1r2-C1s2 tetramer from
C1q and stops activation of the
classical pathway.
C4BP binds to C4b and blocks binding of
C2b
Decay-accelerating factor (DAF) bind to C4b to block C4b/C2b
complex formation
displaces Bb from C3b
accelerates decay of C3/C5
convertase.
Factor I cleaves cell membrane–associated C3b
into iC3b, C3d, and C3dg
Factor H displaces Bb from the alternate
pathway C3 convertase (C3bBb)
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24. • CD59
• Membrane cofactor protein:This is a cofactor for factor I–
mediated cleavage of C3b and C4b.
• CR1:This is the receptor for C3b/C4b and has an inhibitory
profile similar to DAF.
• Properdin:This stabilizes AP convertases.
• Clusterin:This blocks fluid phase MAC.
• S protein:This blocks fluid phase MAC.
• Anaphylatoxin inactivator:This inactivates C3a, C4a, and C5a.
Regulatory proteins
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25. Deficiency disorders
Deficiency Disease
DAF Paroxysmal Nocturnal
hemoglobinuria
C1 esterase deficiency Hereditary Angionerotic
edema
C1C2C4 SLE and collagen vascular
disease
C5 to C8 Gram negative diplococci
infections, toxoplasmosis
properdin, factor B, factor D Neisserial infections
Factor H Hemolytic uremic syndrome
C3 deficiency membranoproliferative
glomerulonephritis
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26. Summary:
➢The complement system comprises a group
of serum proteins which, when activated, plays
an important role in antigen clearance.
➢Elaborate regulatory mechanisms are
required to prevent damage to normal cells.
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27. Antibody Structure
Antibodies are globular
proteins called
Immunoglobulins (Ig)
“Y”-shaped
Made up of 4
polypeptide chains
◦ 2 identical heavy
◦ 2 identical light
◦ connected by disulfide
bonds (-S-S-)
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28. Antibody Structure
Antibodies can also be
divided into two regions
based on their function
◦ Fab (fragment, antigen
binding) region.
Tip of the antibody
Binds the antigen
◦ Fc (fragment, crystallizable)
region
Base of the antibody
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29. Immunoglobulin domains
• 4 (or 5) in heavy chain,
• 2 in light chain.
• Both heavy and light chains have
one variable domain at the N-
terminus
chains held together by
• disulfide bonds
• noncovalent interactions
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30. Variable regions are Site of antigen interaction
Hypervariable (CDR; complementarity-determining
region) site of antigen binding
Rest of domain- framework
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31. Constant-region domains
CH1 and CL
• stabilizeV regions
• contribute to antibody diversity
Hinge
• flexibility
• Fab and Fc can move around it
• present in IgG, IgA, IgD
• IgE and IgM have no hinge, instead
• a fourth C domain
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32. Antibody Isotype
IgM – 1st class of circulating antibody
- found in pentameric form
IgG - most abundant antibody
IgA - located in the mucous membranes
- found in dimeric form
IgD - found on surface of B-cells
- probably involved in memory cell formation
IgE - involved in allergies, i.e. trigger release of
histamine
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35. IgG- most common in serum; monomeric
four subclasses
Slight differences in structure; significant
differences in function
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36. IgG1 and IgG3 are most active
Fix complement
Bind to Fc receptors on phagocytes
opsonization
IgG4 binds to Fc receptors; does not fix
complement
IgG2 fixes complement moderately; has
low affinity for Fc rceptors
IgG
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37. IgM
pentamer (or hexamer),
so 10 antigen- binding sites
produced in primary response
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38. IgA
• most common antibody in body- not serum,
but in secretions.
• Monomer in serum, multimer elsewhere
• helps protect portals of entry in body
• main protective antibody in breast milk
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40. IgE
•Very low concentration in serum
•Binds to Fc receptors on basophils and
mast cells
•induces hypersensitivity response
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45. Primary B cell Deficiencies
Genetic disorders of the B lymphocytes
Approximately 70% of primary immunodeficiencies
Not enough Ig or too much Ig
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA)
Hyper IgM Syndrome
Selective IgA deficiency
◦ Occurs in 1:600-1:800 people
Development of anti-IgA antibodies may lead to
severe anaphylactic reactions with blood
transfusions
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46. Humoral Immunodeficiency (B cells)
Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy
◦ Slow to develop normal levels of antibody
◦ Asymptomatic, minor infections
◦ Low levels of IgG, IgA (IgM usually normal)
◦ Resolves by 3-6 years
IgA deficiency
◦ Most common humoral antibody deficiency
◦ 50-80% asymptomatic
◦ Recurrent sinopulmonary infections most frequent manifestation
◦ May have severe malabsorption (chronic diarrhea)
◦ Isolated low IgA level
◦ Increased risk of autoimmune disorders
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47. Bruton’s X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
No B cells
Child clinically well for first 6 months of life
Recurrent upper/lower respiratory tract
infections with encapsulated bacteria (S. pneumo,
H.flu)
◦ Bronchiectasis → chronic cough/increased sputum
Sepsis, meningitis, skin infections
Paucity of lymphoid tissue (tonsils, adenoids)
Markedly decreased IgG, IgA, IgM
Treatment: IVIG, antibiotic therapy
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48. CommonVariable Immunodeficiency
B lymphs don’t differentiate into plasma
cells
Recurrent sinopulmonary infections
Low IgG, IgA, IgM
Treatment: IVIG
Associated with autoimmune disease,
lymphoma
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50. SCID
Defects in stem cell maturation
Adenosine deaminase deficiency (toxic insult to T
and B cells)
Manifestations seen in first 3 months of life
◦ Recurrent, severe bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoan
infections (usually respiratory infections)
◦ Failure to thrive, diarrhea, dermatitis, candidiasis
Most have lymphopenia, decreased IgG, IgA, and IgM
◦ Diagnosis made by analysis ofT, B, and NK cell subsets
Treatment: isolation, treat underlying infections,
bone marrow transplant
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51. Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
X-linked recessive
Symptoms in infancy
◦ Recurrent, severe infections
◦ Eczema
◦ Thrombocytopenia (petechiae)
Low levels of IgM
Increased risk for hematologic malignancy
Treatment: manage bleeding/infections,
BMT
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52. Ataxia Telangiectasia
Autosomal recessive deficiency in DNA
repair affectingT and B cells
Progressive ataxia, telangiectasia,
variable immunodeficiency (recurrent
sinopulmonary infections common)
Increased risk of malignancy (leukemia,
lymphoma)
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56. Summary of antibody features
Basic structure: two identical heavy chains,
two identical light chains
Antigen-binding and effector functions
Membrane-bound and secreted forms
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