Protein products of macrophages, which destroy microbes
B
Protein secreted by Virus infected cells which protect non infected cells from further viral infection
C
Allergens
D
Antibody molecules
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B
Interferons are a group of signalling proteins made and released by host cells in response to viral infection. They are named for the ability to interfere with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections.
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