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How does interferon work?

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Interferon binds to neighboring cells and stimulates these cells to produce antirival proteins which can prevent viral replication in these cells

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What are the steps by which interferons work?
1. the first vaccine 2. treating viral diseases 3. preventing viral diseases
How does the interferon designated as beta-1b work?
An interferon designated as beta-1b enhances the activity of T-cells, while simultaneously reducing the production cytokines that operate in the inflammatory response to infection and injury
Interferon work to inhibit the spread of what?
viruses