Interferon - Wikipedia Interferons (IFN s, ˌɪntərˈfɪərɒn IN-tər-FEER-on[1]) are a group of signaling proteins [2] made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses In a typical scenario, a virus-infected cell will release interferons causing nearby cells to heighten their anti-viral defenses
What Are Interferons (IFNs)? - Cleveland Clinic Interferons are the frontline defenders in your body A variety of cells, including white blood cells, produce interferons in response to infection and other stimuli, like cancer cells They initiate signaling cascades by stimulating the infected cells and those nearby to produce cytokines
Your Guide to Interferons - WebMD Interferons are man-made versions of proteins your body makes These drugs work with your immune system to help it find and attack viruses and cancer They can stop virus and cancer cells
Interferon - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for . . . Interferons are currently used clinically to treat viral infections such as hepatitis C, cancers including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis This activity outlines the different types of interferons, namely interferon alpha, beta, and gamma
List of Interferons - Drugs. com Interferons are proteins produced by tumor cells or host cells that are infected with viruses, bacteria and other unknown nucleic acids Interferons also activate other cells that serve as part of the immune system and destroy invading pathogens
Interferon | Definition, Function, Immune Response | Britannica interferon, any of several related proteins that are produced by various types of cells in the body as a defensive response to viruses They are important modulators of the immune response Interferon was named for its ability to interfere with viral proliferation
What are Interferons? definition, types, characteristics facts . . . Interferons are the natural protein molecules secreted inside the cell, which are non-dialyzable, non-sedimentable and poorly antigenic Interferons are the secretary proteins produced by the host cell in response to any attack by the foreign body or extracellular stimuli
Interferons - PMC Interferon was discovered by Alick Isaacs and Jean Lindenmann in 1957 It was originally thought that interferon could be used as a general anti-viral agent and in anti-cancer therapy There are many different types of interferons, now known as
Interferon Pathway: A Detailed Look at Key Mechanisms The interferon pathway is a complex network of proteins and signaling molecules orchestrating a multifaceted response to viral infections It is initiated by the production of interferons, signaling proteins released by host cells in response to pathogens