Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 16 - Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host - Study Questions - Review - Page 476: 3

Answer

Antiviral proteins produced in response to viral infections are called interferons. There are three types of interferons, alpha, beta and gamma. Alpha and beta interferons induce cells to produce antiviral protein to halt viral replication.

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Antiviral proteins produced in response to viral infections are called interferons. There are three types of interferons, alpha, beta and gamma. Alpha and beta interferons induce cells to produce antiviral protein to halt viral replication.
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