Question

Cytokines that provide non specific immunity against virus are

• A. Interleukin
• B. Colony stimulating
• C. Tumour necrosis
• D. Interferon

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

• Interferon is a group of proteins that increases the resistance of cells to viral infection
• Interferon also acts as cytokines and are involved in the generation of the immune responses.
• Three types of interferons have so far been discovered, alpha, beta, and gamma, all of which have immune-modulating effects.
• Interferons are used in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.