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Review
. 1988 May;56(5):193-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF00320105.

The biology of interferon actions

G Gastl  1 , C Huber
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Review

The biology of interferon actions

G Gastl et al. Blut. 1988 May.

Abstract

The interferons comprise a group of proteins which were first identified by their ability to protect cells against virus infections. They are synthesized and secreted by a variety of cell types in response to various inducers and exert their effects in vivo by interaction with specific cellular receptors. In this sense the interferons are analogous to polypeptide hormones. In recent years it has become clear that the interferons are capable of influencing cellular physiology and behavior in a number of ways. Their effects include antiviral actions, inhibition of cell growth and proliferation, regulation of the expression of specific genes, modulation of cell differentiation and activation of various cell types in the immune system. This review aims to summarize the current state of biology of interferon actions with special emphasis on the hemopoetic system.

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