Definitions for Interferon
ˌɪn tərˈfɪər ɒnin·ter·fer·on

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1. interferonnoun

   an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus

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1. interferonnoun

   Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells

2. Etymology: from its role interfering with viral replication.

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1. Interferon

   Interferons (IFNs, ) are a group of signaling proteins 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. IFNs belong to the large class of proteins known as cytokines, molecules used for communication between cells to trigger the protective defenses of the immune system that help eradicate pathogens. Interferons are named for their ability to "interfere" with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections. However, virus-encoded genetic elements have the ability to antagonize the IFN response contributing to viral pathogenesis and viral diseases. IFNs also have various other functions: they activate immune cells, such as natural killer cells and macrophages, and they increase host defenses by up-regulating antigen presentation by virtue of increasing the expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigens. Certain symptoms of infections, such as fever, muscle pain and "flu-like symptoms", are also caused by the production of IFNs and other cytokines. More than twenty distinct IFN genes and proteins have been identified in animals, including humans. They are typically divided among three classes: Type I IFN, Type II IFN, and Type III IFN. IFNs belonging to all three classes are important for fighting viral infections and for the regulation of the immune system.

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1. interferon

   Interferon is a group of signaling proteins produced and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses. Released interferon molecules are then detected by nearby cells, triggering them to heighten their anti-viral defenses. These proteins also play a role in activating immune cells and in inhibiting cell division, and are often used in therapy against viral infections and various types of cancer. They are named for their ability to "interfere" with viral replication.

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1. Interferon

   Interferons are proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites or tumor cells. They allow for communication between cells to trigger the protective defenses of the immune system that eradicate pathogens or tumors. IFNs belong to the large class of glycoproteins known as cytokines. Interferons are named after their ability to "interfere" with viral replication within host cells. IFNs have other functions: they activate immune cells, such as natural killer cells and macrophages; they increase recognition of infection or tumor cells by up-regulating antigen presentation to T lymphocytes; and they increase the ability of uninfected host cells to resist new infection by virus. Certain symptoms, such as aching muscles and fever, are related to the production of IFNs during infection. About ten distinct IFNs have been identified in mammals; seven of these have been described for humans. They are typically divided among three IFN classes: Type I IFN, Type II IFN, and Type III IFN. IFNs belonging to all IFN classes are very important for fighting viral infections.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Interferon in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of Interferon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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