Interferons (IFNs) are proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens —such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites - or tumor cells. They allow for communication between cells to trigger the protective defenses of the immune system that eradicate pathogens or tumors. Based on the type of receptor through which they signal, human interferons have been classified into two major types:
Gate2Biotech - Biotechnology Portal - All Czech Biotechnology information in one place.
ISSN 1802-2685
This website is maintained by: CREOS CZ
© 2006 - 2024 South Bohemian Agency for Support to Innovative Enterprising (JAIP)
Interesting biotechnology content:
Biotechnology legislative - Biotech legislative environment search
Berkeley - University of California
Novel nanoparticles can trap and neutralize large amounts of SARS-CoV-2
New method uses nanoparticles to reprogram exhausted immune cells