Interferons and other regulatory cytokines

Abstract

From an Antiviral Factor to a Family of Multifunctional Cytokines The Interferon Gene Family Induction of IFN-+ga+n and IFN-+gb+n Interferon Receptors Interferons as Multifunctional Gene Activators The Antiviral Activity of Interferons The Effects of Interferons on Cell Growth and Division Interferons and Hematopoiesis Modulation of the Expression of the Major Histocompatibility Antigens Macrophages as Interferon Producers and Interferons as Modulators of Macrophage Activity Production of IFN-+gg+n by T Cells and Modulation of T Cell, B Cell, and NK Cell Activity by Interferons The Effects of Interferons on Immediate and Delayed Hypersensitivity Interaction of Interferons, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Interleukin-1, and Interleukin-2 as Part of the Cytokine Network The Effects of Interferons on Tumor Cells The Genetics of Interferon Production and Action The Presence and Possible Pathogenic Role of Interferons in Disease.