Q. Interferons are _.

A
Cytokine barriers
B
Physical barriers
C
Cellular barriers
D
Physiological barriers
Solution:
  • Interferons are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses.
  • A virus-infected cell will release interferons causing nearby cells to increase their anti-viral defenses.
  • IFNs belong to the large class of proteins known as cytokines.
  • Interferons are named for their ability to “interfere” with viral replication by protecting cells from virus.
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