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Interferons are anti ... proteins.

The right answer is Viral

Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signalling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and also tumor cells. ... Interferons are named for their ability to "interfere" with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections.


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