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Interferon works by directly attaching to and destroying viral particles.
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Interferons do not bind or destroy viral particles directly. They are signaling proteins released by infected cells that bind to receptors on nearby cells, inducing an "antiviral state" (upregulating enzymes like PKR, OAS/RNase L), enhancing antigen presentation, and activating immune cells (e.g., NK cells) to inhibit viral replication and spread.
Interferons do not bind or destroy viral particles directly. They are signaling proteins released by infected cells that bind to receptors on nearby cells, inducing an "antiviral state" (upregulating enzymes like PKR, OAS/RNase L), enhancing antigen presentation, and activating immune cells (e.g., NK cells) to inhibit viral replication and spread.
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