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What are interferons ? Mention their role.

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Interferons are a group of signalling produced by virus infected cells. They interfere with viral replication and hence named interferons. A virus infected cell released interferons induce antiviral state in the uninfected cells. They are chemical mediators under physiological barriers offering innate immunity.
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