Interferon gamma is distinct from interferon alpha and beta. It functions not so much as an antiviral, but as a signal between T-helper lymphocytes and mononuclear phagocytes.
It is a glycoprotein produced by:
T-helper lymphocytes produce interferon gamma in response to interleukin-2 or antigen stimulation.
Its in vitro effects include:
Clinically, it is currently used for the treatment of chronic granulomatous disease.
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