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interferon
[intə'fi(ə)rɔn]
n
med.
interferoon
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interferon
IFN
[intə'fi(ə)rɔn]
n
med.
Cytokines secreted by certain cells in response to an antigen, usually a virus. Interferon signals neighboring cells into action and inhibits the growth of malignant cells. There are three types of interferons: alpha, beta, and gamma. Laboratory-made interferons are used to treat certain cancers and opportunistic infections.
see also
antigen
,
cytokine
interferon
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