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  1. Interferon - Wikipedia

    All interferons share several common effects: they are antiviral agents and they modulate functions of the immune system. Administration of Type I IFN has been shown experimentally …

  2. What Are Interferons (IFNs)? - Cleveland Clinic

    Feb 19, 2024 · 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 …

  3. Interferon | Definition, Function, & Immune Response | Britannica

    Dec 17, 2025 · An interferon is 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 …

  4. Types of Interferons: Their Functions and Uses - Biology Insights

    Aug 4, 2025 · Interferons are signaling proteins produced by host cells in response to pathogens like viruses, bacteria, parasites, and tumor cells. These proteins play a crucial role in the …

  5. Interferons in health and disease - Cell Press

    Aug 21, 2025 · Interferons (IFNs) are signaling proteins that play fundamental roles during health and disease. Although types I, II, and III IFNs are structurally and functionally different, all IFNs …

  6. What are Interferons? definition, types, characteristics ...

    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 …

  7. Your Guide to Interferons - WebMD

    Nov 30, 2024 · Interferons are proteins that are part of your natural defenses. They tell your immune system that germs or cancer cells are in your body. And they trigger killer immune …

  8. Interferons | Concise Medical Knowledge - Lecturio

    Dec 15, 2025 · Interferon (IFN) is a cytokine with antiviral properties “interfering” with viral infections, and various roles in immunoregulation.

  9. Definition of interferon - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

    interferon (in-ter-FEER-on) A natural substance that helps the body’s immune system fight infection and other diseases, such as cancer. Interferons are made in the body by white blood …

  10. Interferons Overview - Thermo Fisher Scientific - US

    Interferon (IFN) proteins are a family of cytokines secreted by host cells to modulate the immune response. As the first class of cytokines discovered, they were named “interferon” due to the …