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posted by  Shakendel on 3/9/2008 5:24:24 PM  |  status: Live  

Interferons

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Are interferons only able to be used against the same virus that stimulated the cell to produce it, or can they be used against other viruses?

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posted by Big Stu 42 on 3/9/2008 5:49:07 PM  |  status: Live
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Interferon activity is host-specific rather than virus-specific.  Interferon produced by a member of one species recognizes specific receptors only on cells of the same species.  So, interferons that are developed in response to a rhinovirus, for example, can also inhibit multiplication of influenza viruses in cells within the same species.
 
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posted by gopackgo on 3/10/2008 9:14:05 AM  |  status: Live
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they are virus-specific
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