INTERFERON
\ˌɪntəfˈi͡əɹən], \ˌɪntəfˈiəɹən], \ˌɪ_n_t_ə_f_ˈiə_ɹ_ə_n]\
Definitions of INTERFERON
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an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
By Princeton University
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an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Proteins secreted by vertebrate cells in response to a wide variety of inducers. They confer resistance against many different viruses, inhibit proliferation of normal and malignant cells, impede multiplication of intracellular parasites, enhance macrophage and granulocyte phagocytosis, augment natural killer cell activity, and show several other immunomodulatory functions.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
