Importance, function of interferon

1. It inhibits the growth of virus.
2. It regulates the immune system.
3. | Prevents the increase in the number of B and T lymphocytes. Cures viral diseases.
4. Prevents the growth of cancer cells by increasing the capacity and number of Natural Killer Cells.
5. Destroys cancer cells by increasing the host’s immunity.
6. It inhibits the production of antibodies. Stimulates innate antioxidant capacity and reproduction.
7. Interferon is used to treat complicated hepatitis-B, herpes, papilloma etc.
8. It is effective against the rabies virus.

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