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<StructureSection load='2hym' size='500' side='right' caption='Click on the green links to the left to view the structural aspects of interferons. PDB ID: [[2hym]])' scene='Interferons/Interferonaandreceptor/2'> | <StructureSection load='2hym' size='500' side='right' caption='Complex of the α-helical interferon α-2 with soluble IFN α/β receptor. Click on the green links to the left to view the structural aspects of interferons. PDB ID: [[2hym]])' scene='Interferons/Interferonaandreceptor/2'> | ||
==Type I== | ==Type I== | ||
Type I interferons are homologous helical cytokines that effect a wide variety of cells pleiotropically. These effects range from antiviral activity to antibacterial, antiprozoal, immunodulatory, and cell growth regulatory functions. Without Type I interferons, the survival of the higher vertebrates would be impossible. Because of their strong antiviral and antiproliferative effects, these interferons are used in the treatment of numerous cancers, hepatitis C, and multiple sclerosis. | Type I interferons are homologous helical cytokines that effect a wide variety of cells pleiotropically. These effects range from antiviral activity to antibacterial, antiprozoal, immunodulatory, and cell growth regulatory functions. Without Type I interferons, the survival of the higher vertebrates would be impossible. Because of their strong antiviral and antiproliferative effects, these interferons are used in the treatment of numerous cancers, hepatitis C, and multiple sclerosis. | ||
