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:
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