title: [Interferon--properties and action].
abstract: The role played by interferon in human organism is described, with particular reference to its immunomodulatory effects. The classification of interferons, and the mode of its synthesis in cells infected by viruses are presented. The molecular bases of interferon action as a protein inhibiting virus development and the role of gamma interferon in human immunity are discussed.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Zamorska
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kozłowski
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D003602:Cytotoxicity, Immunologic / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007370:Interferon Type I / Q000502:physiology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007371:Interferon-gamma / Q000502:physiology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000276:immunology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D014779:Virus Replication / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D007370:Interferon Type I; D007371:Interferon-gamma
vernacular_title: Interferon--jego właściwości i działanie.