interferon
in·ter·fer·on
interferon · interferons
интерферон
Interferon
Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral…Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.
UK/ˌɪn.təˈfɪːˌɒn/US/ˌɪn.təɹˈfɪɹˌɑn/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.
Interferon
интерферо́нinterferón
an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
Translations
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By meaning 1
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells:
Origin
From interfere + -on (suffix: chemical compound), from its role interfering with viral repFrom interfere + -on (suffix: chemical compound), from its role interfering with viral replication.
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Forms
plural: interferons| Singular | interferon |
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