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How is beta 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 leukocytesThe question was posed to me in unit test.The question is from Biopharmaceuticals topic in division Biopharmaceuticals of Drug Biotechnology

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Right choice is (b) Produced by virus-infected fibroblasts

Explanation: Beta INTERFERON which is fibroblast interferon is produced by certain activated t Cells and NK cells. Interferons PLAY an important role in the first line of defense against viral infections. Interferons are part of the non-specific immune SYSTEM. Interferons are made by cells in response to an APPROPRIATE STIMULUS.



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