Context Is Key: Delineating the Unique Functions of IFNα and IFNβ in Disease

Type I interferons (IFNs) are critical effector cytokines of the immune system and were originally known for their important role in protecting against viral infections; however, they have more recently been shown to play protective or detrimental roles in many disease states. Type I IFNs consist of...

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Main Authors: Lindsey E. Fox, Marissa C. Locke, Deborah J. Lenschow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.606874/full