1) Antiviral 2) Antiviral agent 3) Antiviral drug
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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. In a typical scenario, a virus-infected cell will release interferons causing nearby cells to ramp up their anti-viral defenses. IFNs belong to the large class of glycoproteins known as cytok...
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Interferons are substances within the immune system that are produced in response to infection. One type, interferon-alpha, is FDA-approved for treating melanoma in certain stages when used along with another therapy, such as surgery. In these stages, interferon-alpha injections can help prevent recurrence and increase the likelihood that all cance...
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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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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 body normally produces these substances. They are al...
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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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A family of small proteins that stimulate viral resistance in cells.
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a glycoprotein produced by cell s which mobilise the T lymphocytes to inhibit viruses and the growth of cancer cells.
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<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 viruses, inhibit proliferation of normal and malignan...
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(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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A group of proteins having antiviral activity and capable of enhancing and modifying the immune response.
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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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(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 specific receptors on cell membranes. Their effec...
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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 fall into three main classes : alpha, beta, and gamma...
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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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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 into three main classes: alpha, beta, and gamma. Al...
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Drug used in treatment of melanoma, myeloma, and chronic myeloid leukaemia.
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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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a protein produced by body cells that fights viral infections and certain cancers
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noun an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
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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 virologist Alick Isaacs. Interferons are cytokines,...
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A glycoprotein produced by macrophages, lymphocytes and epithelial cells in response to viral infection.
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any of various proteins, produced by virus-infected cells, that inhibit reproduction of the invading virus and induce resistance to further infection. · Also calledan interferon produced by genetically engineered bacteria and harvested for use against hairy cell leukemia.
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[Difficult words] an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
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[Obscure words] an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
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