Γ-interferon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004885",
  "term": "Γ-interferon",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cytokine produced primarily by T lymphocytes and natural killer cells, playing a central role in immune regulation and host defense against viral and intracellular bacterial infections. It activates macrophages, enhances antigen presentation, and promotes the differentiation of T helper 1 (Th1) cells. This interferon is a potent immunomodulator and is sometimes used therapeutically for certain immune deficiencies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "CD4+/CD25+ T cell",
    "CD8+ T suppressor cell",
    "T lymphocyte",
    "Th1 cell",
    "cytokine",
    "macrophage",
    "natural killer cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1167 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/g-interferon/"
}