Interferon Definition

ĭntər-fîrŏn
interferons
noun
A cellular protein produced in response to infection by a virus and acting to inhibit viral growth.
Webster's New World
Any of a group of synthetic glycoproteins that are structurally similar to these compounds and are used therapeutically, especially as antivirals.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Interferon

Noun

Singular:
interferon
Plural:
interferons

Origin of Interferon

  • interfere +‎ -on, from its role interfering with viral replication.

    From Wiktionary

  • interfer(e) –on

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Interferon Sentence Examples

  • Chicken interferon gamma has been proposed as a vaccine adjuvant and growth promoter for chickens [5] .

  • At present, the only treatment available is a combination therapy with pegylated interferon alpha and ribavirin.

  • Very rarely, seizures have occurred with high doses of interferon alpha.

  • Major advances in understanding the treatment of asthma have resulted in patent applications for the use of interferon beta in the treatment of asthma.

  • As mentioned above interferon gamma or molecules able to mimic or induce this cytokine may be of use in the treatment of sepsis.

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