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Definition of Interferon
1. Noun. An antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus.
Generic synonyms: Antiviral, Antiviral Agent, Antiviral Drug
Definition of Interferon
1. Noun. (biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Interferon
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Medical Definition of Interferon
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Interferon
Literary usage of Interferon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"Previously, we have reported that treatment of cells with interferon ... When mouse
L cells were exposed to mouse interferon (300 units/ml) for 24 hr at 37° ..."
2. Drug Abuse and Drug Abuse Research (1991): The Third Triennial Report to edited by MaryLouise Embrey, Christine R. Hartel (1999)
"In another set of recent studies, it was discovered that both morphine and
beta-endorphin could suppress production of the lymphokine interferon gamma by ..."
3. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluationsedited by Barry Leonard edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"interferon alfa-2a (recombinant) For the concomitant administration with ...
TN= Intron A interferon alfa-nl TN= Wellferon interferon beta (recombinant ..."
4. Arsenic by Assembly Of Life Sciences, National Academies Press, Assembly of Life Sciences (U.S.), National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (1977)
"It was found somewhat unexpectedly, however, that, although high concentrations
of arsenite inhibited the action of exogenous mouse interferon added to ..."