title: Interferons in cell growth and development.
abstract: Interferons (IFNs), besides inducing an antiviral state in uninfected cells, are also natural regulatory molecules. They play a key role in the regulation both of cell growth and differentiation, and of development. Up- or down-regulation of oncogenes by IFNs may be one of the mechanisms by which these molecules affect cell physiology. The list of IFN-inducible proteins continues to grow rapidly and future research should identify among these the mediators of the biological effects of IFNs.
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authors: Romeo
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authors: G
authors: Fiorucci
authors: G B
authors: GB
authors: Rossi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000187:drug effects; D002455:Cell Division / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D007372:Interferons