바이러스가 침입한 세포에서 생성되어 바이러스의 증식을 억제하는 단백질.
A protein released by animal cells, usually in response to the entry of a virus, which has the property of inhibiting virus replication.
예문:
"Interferon therapy is often used to treat certain types of viral infections and cancers."
"The body naturally produces interferon to signal the immune system that a virus is present."
"Researchers are studying how different types of interferon can be synthesized for medical use."