Interferon Inducers

Agents that promote the production and release of interferons. They include mitogens, lipopolysaccharides, and the synthetic polymers Poly A-U and Poly I-C. Viruses, bacteria, and protozoa have been also known to induce interferons.

Year introduced: 1973

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.696.477.828

MeSH Unique ID: D007369

Entry Terms:

• Inducers, Interferon

Previous Indexing:

• Interferons/biosynthesis (1966-1972)

See Also:

• Antineoplastic Agents
• Antiviral Agents

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Interferon Inducers