Interferon at 50: new molecules, new potential, new (and old) questions.

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Type I interferons (IFNs) are a family of cytokines defined by their antiviral activity but with a broad spectrum of biological activities, including antiproliferative, antitumor, and immunomodulatory effects. Mirroring these activities are diverse therapeutic applications to viral infections, antitumor therapy, and multiple sclerosis. The type I IFNs all signal through a common heterodimeric receptor. The...

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