Interferons

Also known as:  IFN

Interferons are a group of approximately twenty types of Lymphokines produced by Macrophages from Cells infected with Viruses.  Chemically, Interferons are Glycoproteins.

Immune System

 Interferons can destroy some types of Bacteria - Detrimental.

 Interferons block the reproduction of some forms of Cancer:

 Interferons are speculated to be produced by cells infected with Cancer Cells - when Interferons spread to neighboring cells these cells are modified in a way that allows them to resist infection.

 Interferons enhance the ability of NK Lymphocytes to kill Cancer cells (by stimulating NK Lymphocytes to release Perforin, which perforates and kills Cancer Cells).

 Interferons block the reproduction of some Viruses:  ^[1]

 Exogenous Interferons (administered by injection under medical supervision) are under trial as a means of counteracting the replication of the HIV Virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

 Interferons may protect against Cancer (if supplemental Interferon is injected).

            Interferons are produced by cells infected with a Viruses and possibly by Cancer Cells. When Interferons spread to neighboring cells these Cells are modified in a way that allows them to resist infection.