Question

what are interferons?

Answer 1

virus infected cells secret protein called interferons which protect non infected cells from further viral infection .

Answer 2

) Any of a group of glycoproteins that are involved in blocking viral replication in newly infected cells and are cytokines that modulate the body's immune response. Alpha interferon is used a treatment for viral hepatitis and certain cancers, such as leukemia.
this is called interferons...