Great post over at Janis & Friends, all you need to know about Interferon and trust me in the Hep C game you need to know about Interferon.

What is Interferon?

Interferons (IFNs) are natural proteins produced by the cells of the immune systems in response to viruses, bacteria, parasites and tumor cells.

Interferon is produced and released by cells infected with viruses. The interferon molecules move to nearby cells and binds to receptors on the surface of cells.

This decreases the ability of viruses to enter cells and reproduce within them.

Read the rest at Janis & Friends

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