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interferon

/ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rɒn/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rɒn/

A type of protein produced by cells in response to viral infection, which helps inhibit the replication of viruses and modulate the immune response.

  • 🇷🇺Тип белка, вырабатываемого клетками в ответ на вирусную инфекцию, который помогает подавлять репликацию вирусов и модулировать иммунный ответ.
  1. Antiviral protein C1 formal medical

    A type of protein produced by cells in response to viral infection, which helps inhibit the replication of the virus and signals the immune system to fight the infection.

    • Interferon is released by infected cells to warn neighboring cells of a viral threat.
    • Doctors sometimes prescribe interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis.
    • The discovery of interferon revolutionized the understanding of the body's antiviral defenses.

    🇷🇺Противовирусный белок

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