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How is alpha interferon produced?(a) Produced by virus-infected leukocytes(b) Produced by virus-infected fibroblasts(c) Produced by activated NK cells(d) Produced by bacterial activated leukocytesI got this question during a job interview.The question is from Biopharmaceuticals topic in chapter Biopharmaceuticals of Drug Biotechnology

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The correct option is (a) Produced by virus-infected leukocytes

The best EXPLANATION: INTERFERONS play an important ROLE in the first line of defense against viral infections. Interferons are made by cells in response to an appropriate stimulus. ALPHA interferon which is LEUKOCYTE interferon is produced by virus-infected leukocytes.



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