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07/10/2012

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Acute Inflammation 
Definition
immediate and early response to injury, short duration, and characterized by exudation of fluid 
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Neutrophils 
Definition
Main cell type of acute inflammation 
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chronic inflammation 
Definition
longer duration; cells include lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, blood vessels, and CT 
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Lymphocytes

Plasma Cells

Macrophages

Blood Vessels

CT

Definition
5 characteristics of chronic inflammatio (CELLS included)
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Exudate 
Definition
protein rich fluid found in acute inflammation; contains cellular debris and has high specific gravity 
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Transudate 
Definition
ultrafiltrate of blood plasma results from hydrostatic imbalance across vascular endothelium; protein and specific gravity are low
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edema
Definition
accumulation of fluid, interstitial tissue, or in serous cavities
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effusion 
Definition
accumulation of excess fluid in body cavity 
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pus
Definition
purulent exudate; it contains leukocytes, cell debris, bacteria, and lysosomal enzymes 
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Heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of function 
Definition
5 signs of acute inflammation 
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arterioles 
Definition
1st step in inflammation is vasoconstriction of
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hyperemia 
Definition
increased blood flow 
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flare (acute inflammation) 
Definition
clinical term reflecting heat and erythema 
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increase concentration of RBCs after protein permeats out of the venules.  Increases viscosity 
Definition
slowing of circulation caused by
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transmigration 
Definition
Leukocytes migrate through the blood vessel wall into interstital tissue 
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increased vascular permeability with escape of plasma proteins 
Definition
Hallmark of acute inflammation 
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venules 
Definition
increase in vascular permeability occurs predominatly in the...
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histamine, bradykinin, leukotrienes, and substance P(only venules)
Definition
Chemical mediators of formation of endothelial gaps
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short lived (15-30 minutes) 
Definition
endothelial gap formation time frame 
Term

1. Formation of Gaps in venules

2. Cytoskeletal reorganization (cytokine mediators)

3. Direct endothelial injury (necrosis/detachment)

4. Leukocyte mediated endothelial injury 

5. Leakage of regeneratiing capillaries (angiogenesis)

Definition
5 mechanisms of endothelial permeabilty 
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margination
Definition
white cells are displaced towards the periphery 
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pavementing
Definition
endothelium lined by white cells 
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Selectins (E,P,I)
Definition
What slows rolling of WBC's 
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E-selectin 
Definition
Selectin found on epithelium 
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P-Selectin (CD62P)
Definition
Selectin found on endothelium and platelets 
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Immunoglobulins (ICAM-1 and VCAM-1) + Integrins (LFA-1, MAC-1, VLA-4)
Definition
Causes tight binding or adhesion
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venules 
Definition
where Transmigration occurs
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C5a, LTB4, bacteria products 
Definition
Neutrophil chemotactic factors 
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C5a, LTB4, neutrophil proteins, lymphokines, and fragments of collagen and fibronectin 
Definition
Monocyte chemotactic factors 
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IgG and C3b
Definition
Two main opsonins 
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Bacilli causing tuberculosis and leprosy 
Definition
Organism which rmain viable within phagocytes 
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Hagemann Factor (XII)
Definition
Main source of vascular mediators 
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Bradykinin
Definition
Main mediator produced by Kinins generation 
Term

coagulation cascade and fibrinolytic system

kinin generation

complement system 

Definition
3 major enzyme cascades which are plasma derived 
Term
complement system 
Definition
results in lysis of microbe through MAC, phagocytosis of microbe, or assists in destruction 
Term

Classical

Mannose-binding lectin

Alternative 

Definition
3 complement pathways 
Term
protanoids, cytokines (TNF alpha and IL) and NO
Definition
Kinins stimulate local tissue and inflammatory cells to generate (3)
Term

Platelets

PMN's

basophils

Monocytes/Macrophages

Mast cells

endothelial cells,

injured tissue 

Definition
Sources of cell derived mediators
Term
Phospholipids, arachidonic acid, stored cytoplasmic granules (histamine and serotonin), altered normal regulators (NO) 
Definition
mediators are derived from the metabolism of: 
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PAF (platelet activating factor)
Definition
stimulate platelet aggregation, chemotaxis, vasodilation 
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Prostanoids: prostaglandins, thromboxane, and protacycline
Definition
Active lipids derived from COX 
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Leukotreines 
Definition
Stimulate muscle contraction and enhance vascular permeability 
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Lipoxin 
Definition
Vasodilation, inhibit neutrophil chemotaxis, stimulate monocyte adhesion. From LOX 
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IL-1 and TNF alpha 
Definition
Main interleukins produced by Macrophages 
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Inflammatory chemokines 
Definition
chemokine produced in response to bacterial toxins and inflammatory cytokines 
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Homing Chemokines 
Definition
Chemokine direct trafficking and homing of lymphocytes and dentritic cells to lymphoid tissue during immune response 
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Prostaglandins and NO 
Definition
Vasodilators 
Term
Anaphylatoxins, Vasoactive Amines, Bradykinin, leukotrienes, PAF
Definition
Increase Vascular Permeability 
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LTB4, anaphylatoxin, IL-8 
Definition
Leukocyte Activation, and chemotaxis 
Term
Bradykinin, Prostaglandins 
Definition
Pain mediators 
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IL-1, TNF alpha 
Definition
Fever mediators 
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Oxygen radicals, lysosomal enzymes, and NO 
Definition
Cause Tissue Damage 
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neutrophil 
Definition
1st cell during inflammation, phagocytose bacteria, inflammation due to collateral damage 
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Basophil 
Definition
Contain histamine, heparin, and SRS-A.  Involved in Type I and IV hypersensitivity 
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eosinophils 
Definition
Allergy and parasitic infestations 
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Mast Cell 
Definition
Connective tissue cells which have histamine, heparin and SRS-1 
Term
reticul-endothelial system
Definition
Monocytes and Macrophages belong to what system 
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pinocytosis 
Definition
process of macrophage ingulfing soluble molecules 
Term

INF alpha

prostaglandins

fibroblast proliferating factor- healing 

Definition
Macrophages secrete: 
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Complete resolution 
Definition
retrogression of acute inflammatory response and the area return to its previous normal appearance and function. Example is a paper cut 
Term
Scarring
Definition
too much tissue distruction or when inflammation occurs in tissues which do not regenerate or when there is abundant exudation 
Term
suppuration 
Definition
breakdown of tissue resulting in an abscess, ulcer, or empyema
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granulation tissue 
Definition
fibroblastic proliferation with small blood vessels forming..
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Granulomatous inflammation 
Definition
a subtype of chronic inflammation characterized by granulomas 
Term
granulomas
Definition
are aggregate of epithelioid cells (modified macrophages) 
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plasma cells 
Definition
Most pivotal cell in chronic inflammation during syphilis 
Term

Multinucleate Giant Cells 

1. Langhans giant cell- periphery 

2. foreign body giant- scattered

Definition
Formed by the fusion of epithelioid cells and the two different types 
Term

TB, sarcoidosis, leprosy, fungal infections, and foreign material

 

TB and can not be digested due to its large lipid coat (myocolic acid) 

Definition
Examples of granulomatous inflammation 
Term
Serous Inflammation 
Definition
Inflammation in pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities with few cells and less protein. Usually acute inflammation. 
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Fibrinous Inflammation 
Definition
Exudation with large amounts of protein from plasma and deposition of fibrin forming shaggy strands.  Seen in TB pleuritis and rheumatic pericarditis 
Term
Organization 
Definition
Is the process in which fibrin coagulum is transformed into vascularized CT by ingrowth of fibroblasts and capillaries 
Term
Staphlococci termed pyogenic bateria 
Definition
Major organism causing suppurative inflamation (pus) 
Term
abcess
Definition
a localized collection of pus within the substance of an organ or tissue 
Term
empyema 
Definition
localized collection of pus within a closed cavity, most commonly in pleural space or gall bladder 
Term
ulcer: peptic ulcer 
Definition
local defect or excavation with sloughing or shedding of necrotic tissue 
Term
catarrhal inflammation: allergy rhinitis, bronchitis 
Definition
mucoid fluid from mucous mambranes 
Term
Leukocytosis- usually 2 or 3 fold due to IL-1 and TNF alpha.  Also induced by colony-stimulating factors produced by macrophages and T-lymphocytes 
Definition
increase number of circulating WBC's 
Term

IL-1

Also: IL-6 and TNF alpha 

Definition
Major factor causing a fever 
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leukemoid 
Definition
extreme elevation 10 fold of WBCs similar to leukemia 
Term
Neutrophilia 
Definition
most commonly seen in bacterial infections and infarction of tissues with increase of Neutrophils 
Term
Lymphocytosis 
Definition
Associated with viral infections (cell increase) 
Term
Eosinophilia 
Definition
Seen with parasitic or allergic rxns  (cell increase) 
Term
Definition
decrease in number of circulating WBC's usually from patients with chronic debilitating diseases (cancer), alcoholism, or typhoid fever 
Term

Regeneration- replacement of same cell type 

Replacement of CT- fibrosis 

Definition
Two components needed for repair 
Term

1. Cell Migration- MOST IMPORTANT 

2. extracellular matrix organization, reorganization and remodeling

3. Cell proliferation 

Definition
3 cellular mechansisms which are necessary for wound healing 
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lamellipoda 
Definition
Movement of leukocytes by broad wavelike membrane extensions 
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filopodia 
Definition
fibroblasts (slow moving) extend narrow projections called 
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collagen and elastin 
Definition
2 Main components of CT
Term
Metalloproteinases (Interstitial collagenases, gelatinases)
Definition
degradation of collagen and other ECM components accomplished by matrix...
Term
cytokines and matrix 
Definition
cell proliferation is evoked by 
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Transient 
Definition
Repair during acute infammation resolved without scarring 
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sustained- predominant mode of repair in wound healing. 
Definition
repair during acute inflammation associated with scar formation and fibrosis 
Term
tensile strength 
Definition
fibronectin + fibrin = 
Term
macrophages 
Definition
Onset of repair is triggered by appearance of... 
Term
Provisional matrix 
Definition
temporary extracellular organization of plasma derived matrix proteins (fibrinogen, fibronectin) and tissue derived components that accumulate at site of injury 
Term
Granulation tissue 
Definition
Replaces provisional matrix, consists of fibroblasts, capillaries and inflammatory cells(macrophages and later plasma cells)
Term

Primary- Short healing with clinical surgical insicion, no baterial contamination 

Secondary- longer time with wound contraction 

Definition
Difference between Primary and Secondary Healing 
Term
Exuberant granulation (proud flesh)
Definition
Formation of excessive amounts of granulation tissue, protrudes above surrounding skin; blocks reepithilization
Term
keloid 
Definition
Accumulation of excessive amounts of collagen in CT resulting in large protruding scar 
Term
80% at 3 months 
Definition
Wound strength is establish maximum 
Term

Proliferation of same cell type

intact CT tissue scaffolding. 

Definition
Regeneration needs to processes to be successful: 
Term
Labile: epithelium of gut, skin, cornea, respiratory tract, reproductive tract, and urinary tract, and hematopoietic cells of bone marrow and lymphoid organs 
Definition
Cells with inconstant state of renewal 
Term
Stable Cells: liver, kidney, fibroblasts, endocrine, endothelial
Definition
low level repilcation but are capable of rapid division 
Term
Permanent Cells: neurons, chondrocytes, cardiac myocytes, cells of lens. 
Definition
Terminally differentiated cells and have lost all capacity for regeneration 
Term
Vitamin C- scurvy is definiency 
Definition
Major nutrition factor important for collagen formation 
Term
DIabetes Mellitus 
Definition
Condition which slows healing time due to impaired vascularity and diminished phagocytic activity 
Term
Adrenal Steroids 
Definition
Hormones which have a depressent effect on inflammatory and reparative reactions. 
Term
EGF epidermal growth factor 
Definition
growth factor- mitogenic for keratinocytes and fibroblasts, stimulates granulation tissue formation 
Term
TGF-alpha transforming growth factor alpha 
Definition
stimulates replication of hepatocytes and epithelial cells 
Term
VEGF (vascular endothelial cell growth factor)
Definition
increase vascular permeability, mitogenic for endothelial cells 
Term
PDGF (platelet derived growth factor)
Definition
chemotactic for PMNs, macrophages, fibroblasts, and smooth muscle cells, activates, macrophages and fibroblasts; mitogenic for fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells; stimulates angiogenesis and wound contraction; remodeling; inhibits platelet aggregation; regulates inegrin expression 
Term
FGF (fibroblastic growth factor)
Definition
Growth factor: chemotactic for fibroblast, mitogenic for fibroblast and keratinocytes; stimulates angiogenesis and wound contraction, and matrix deposition.
Term
TGF-beta (transforming growth factor beta)
Definition
growth factor: chemotacti for PMNs, lymphocytes, macrophages, fibroblasts, and smooth muscle cells; stimulates angiogenesis and fibroplasia
Term
KGF (keratinocyte)
Definition
growth factor: stimulates keratinocyte migration, proliferation, and differentiation 
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