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This is produced by a cell that has been infected by a virus, to protect the other cells from becoming infected.

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interferons

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Virally infected cells produce and release small proteins called interferons, which play a role in immune protection against viruses. Interferons prevent replication of viruses, by directly interfering with their ability to replicate within an infected cell.

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