tommyk
04-03-2004, 02:10 PM
Case: Autoimmune disorder in your patient. MOA question...it is believed that self antigen tolerance is due to chronically activated T suppressor cells. So, here is a T or F question:
T or F: T-helper cells that are revved up to antigen in the context of MHC class II is a major reason for autoimmune disease.
A) True! After exposure to interferon or cytokines, T-cells are activated, often against self in the context of MHC class II
T or F: T-helper cells that are revved up to antigen in the context of MHC class II is a major reason for autoimmune disease.
A) True! After exposure to interferon or cytokines, T-cells are activated, often against self in the context of MHC class II