Question

what is meant by interferon ?

Answer 1

Interferon is a cellular protein produce in response to infection by virus and acting to inhibit viral growth.

Answer 2

Answer :-

"Interferones" can generally be defined as the class of antiviral protiens, which are produced by certain animal cells after viral stimulation.

Extra Information :-

• "Interferones" (IFNs) were discovered by two scientists- "Allick Issacs" and "Jean Lindemann".

• "Interferones" were discovered in the year 1957.

• All "Interferones" are small protiens.

• The molecular weight of "Interferones" lies between the range- 15,000 to 30,000.

• "Interferones" behave in a quite stable manner at low pH levels.

• "Interferones" are fairly resistant to heat.

• "Interferones" are the activators of the "Antiviral Protiens" (AVPs) which block the synthesis of viral protiens inside the cells of organisms.

• "Interferones" interfere with viral multiplication.

• "Interferones" are now produced by genetic engineering techniques and it is estimated that interferones will become useful drugs for antiviral therapies in future years.