Meaning Of The Word Interferon
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Interferon Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Interferon?
interferon in American English
a cellular protein produced in response to infection by a virus and acting to inhibit viral growth noun: any of various proteins, produced by virus-infected cells, that inhibit reproduction of the invading virus and induce resistance to further infection interferon in British English noun: any of a family of proteins made by cells in response to virus infection that prevent the growth of the virus. Some interferons can prevent cell growth and have been tested for use in cancer therapy |
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