Antiviral protein
antiviral protein
antiviral protein n.
A human or animal factor that is induced by interferon in virus-infected cells and mediates interferon inhibition of virus replication.
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an ultramicroscopic (20 to 300 nm in diameter), metabolically inert, infectious agent that replicates only within the cells of living hosts, mainly bacteria, plants, and animals: composed of an RNA or DNA core, a protein coat, and, in more complex types, a surrounding envelope. Informal. a disease. a corrupting influence on morals or the intellect; […]
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