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Interferon: A protein produced when cells are exposed to a virus or other foreign genetic material which protects uninfected cells from infection.

Interferons: Proteins released by cells in response to viral infection; activate the synthesis and secretion of antiviral proteins.

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus): An immune stimulant thought to inhibit tumor growth and often used to help reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. It supports the production of interferons (proteins our cells produce to f . . . View Full Definition