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Immunology
mohhaider - 08-01-08 05:03
Which of the following statements best describes interferon mode of action in producing resistance to viral infection?
(A) alters the permeability of the cell membrane so that viruses cannot enter the cell.
(B) stimulates a cell-mediated immunity.
(C) stimulates humoral immunity.
(D) action is related to the synthesis of a protein that inhibits mRNA function.
(E) direct antiviral action is related to the suppression of messenger RNA formation
mohhaider - 08-01-08 05:03
Which of the following statements best describes interferon mode of action in producing resistance to viral infection?
(A) alters the permeability of the cell membrane so that viruses cannot enter the cell.
(B) stimulates a cell-mediated immunity.
(C) stimulates humoral immunity.
(D) action is related to the synthesis of a protein that inhibits mRNA function.
(E) direct antiviral action is related to the suppression of messenger RNA formation
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Re: Immunology sshahraz - 08-02-08 09:28 "induces synthesis of a number of antiviral proteins (e.g. RNAse and Protein Kinase). R: Kaplan 2008. I am not sure however if this is the only mechanism.
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Re: Immunology babbu5508 - 07-28-10 03:59 (D) action is related to the synthesis of a protein that inhibits mRNA function....hopefully this is the one as it affects protein function..
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