interferon
IPA: ɪntɝfˈɛrɑn
noun
- (biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.
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Examples of "interferon" in Sentences
- Arboviruses usually stimulate interferon.
- Pestka became very interested in interferon.
- Interferon is also thought to be ineffective.
- PKR is induced by interferon in a latent state.
- Alpha interferon therapy in hemodialysis patients.
- It is a non interferon and non steroidal medication.
- Prostaglandins are probably downstream of interferon.
- This invention relates to the production of interferon.
- It is not the same as just pegylated interferon by itself.
- The experimental treatment involves the use of interferons.
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