Article: Interferon and ocular virus disease.(Original Article)

Byline: V. Raju

Interferons are a family of secretory glycoproteins produced by most eukaryotic cells in response to a variety of viral and non-viral stimuli (inducers). Since the accidental discovery of interferon in 1957 by Isaacs and Lindenmann "as an antiviral substance pro-duced by cells in response to virus infection," interferon has been shown to affect other vital cellular and bodily functions not directly con-nected with viral replication.[1] For example, interferon may: (1) inhibit the division of a variety of cells, (2) affect the immune respon-se, (3) affect expression of cell membrane antigens and receptors and (4) influence the body's response to ...

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