Look up: interferon

1. Interferon
   A family of small proteins that stimulate viral resistance in cells.
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2. Interferon
   A naturally occurring anti-viral agent, produced as a result of virus infection or the presence of some nucleic acids, that interferes with virus replication.
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3. Interferon
   a glycoprotein produced by cell s which mobilise the T lymphocytes to inhibit viruses and the growth of cancer cells.
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4. interferon
   [n] - an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus
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5. Interferon
   Drug used in treatment of melanoma, myeloma, and chronic myeloid leukaemia.
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6. Interferon
   One of a number of chemicals released into the blood and tissues as part of the body's defense to damage by infection or inflammation. Interferons are used to treat a number of conditions including Multiple Sclerosis.
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7. Interferon
   (IFN, interferon alpha, interferon beta) A type of immunotherapy. A natural substance produced in the body in tiny amounts as part of the immune response. It is given in much larger quantities as treatment to boost the immune system and help fight cancer. There are different types of interferon, for example, interferon alpha and interferon beta.
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8. Interferon
   a protein produced by body cells that fights viral infections and certain cancers
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9. Interferon
   Our Interferon Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Interferon Interferon: A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses to reproduce. Interferon also boosts the immune system. There are a number of different interferons. They fal...
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10. interferon
    a class of small soluble proteins produced and released by cells invaded by virus,which induce in non-infected cells the formation of an antiviral protein that inhibits viral multiplication Category: Medicine
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11. interferon
    <cytokine> A family of glycoproteins derived from human cells which normally has a role in fighting viral infections by preventing virus multiplication in cells. ... They are secreted by vertebrate cells in response to a wide variety of inducers and confer resistance against many different vir...
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12. interferon
    noun an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
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13. interferon
    (in″tәr-fēr´on) any of a family of glycoproteins that are biological response modifiers and are used as antineoplastic agents and immunoregulators. They inhibit cell growth, change the state of cell differentiation, have effects on the cell cycle, interfere with oncogene expression, change cell surface ...
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14. interferon
    any of several related proteins that are produced by the body`s cells as a defensive response to viruses. They are important modulators of the immune ... [4 related articles]
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15. interferon
    interferon 1. A protein produced by cells in response to virus infection that inhibits viral replication. 2. A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses to reproduce. Interferon also boosts the immune system. There are a number of different interferons. They fall in...
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16. Interferon
    A group of proteins having antiviral activity and capable of enhancing and modifying the immune response.
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17. Interferon
    Interferons (IFNs) are proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites or tumor cells. They allow for communication between cells to trigger the protective defenses of the immune system that eradicate pathogens or tumors. IFNs b...
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18. Interferon
    - a glycoprotein produced by cell s which mobilise the T lymphocytes to inhibit viruses and the growth of cancer cells.
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19. interferon
    A small molecular weight protein (about 30,000) secreted by cells in response to the presence of foreign double stranded RNA (e.g., viruses). Interferons then act on infected cells stimulating them to produce a protein which prevents replication of the RNA in these cells. They were discovered by Ali...
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20. interferon
    interferon (in"turfēr'on) , any of a group of proteins produced by cells in the body in response to an attack by a virus. A cell infected by a virus releases minute amounts of interferons, which attach themselves to neighboring cells, prompting them to start producing their own protect...
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21. Interferon
    Interferons are proteins formed in the body it is thought in response to viruses and other agents, including some bacterial toxins, however, they're precise function is as yet still unproved, though they are thought to inhibit the development of a virus within a cell.
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22. interferon
    (IFN) Type: Term Pronunciation: in′tĕr-fēr′on Definitions: 1. A class of small (15-28 kD) protein and glycoprotein cytokines (15-28 kD) produced by T cells, fibroblasts, and other cells in response to viral infection and other biologic and synthetic stimuli. IFNs bind to...
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23. interferon
    Naturally occurring cellular protein that makes up part of mammalian defences against viral disease. Three types (alpha, beta, and gamma) are produced by infected cells and enter the bloodstream and uninfected cells, making them immune to virus attack. Interferon was discovered in 1957 by Scottish v...
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24. interferon
    A biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to infections and other diseases). Interferons interfere with the division of cancer cells and can slow tumor growth. There are several types of interferons, including interferon-alpha, -beta, and -gamma. The bo...
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