interferon

Synonyms:
  • IFN
German: Interferon
Japanese: インターフェロン

Immunology. A family of glycoproteins belonging to the cytokines which has a role in fighting viral infections. They prevent viral replication, inhibit proliferation of normal and malignant cells, and show several other immunomodulatory functions.

There are several types of interferons, including interferon-alpha, -beta, and -gamma.

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