Abstract |
Interferon(IFN)-alpha and -beta strongly inhibited syncytia formation of human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV). They also inhibited transmission of HTLV to normal human fibroblasts. These phenomena suggest a physiological role of IFNs in defense against HTLV infection.
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Authors | J Nishida, H Yoshikura, T Okabe, A Urabe, F Takaku |
Journal | Japanese journal of cancer research : Gann
(Jpn J Cancer Res)
Vol. 76
Issue 4
Pg. 249-52
(Apr 1985)
ISSN: 0910-5050 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 2989059
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Interferon Type I
- Viral Proteins
- Methionine
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Topics |
- Animals
- Cats
- Deltaretrovirus
(drug effects, metabolism)
- Fibroblasts
(microbiology)
- Humans
- Interferon Type I
(pharmacology)
- Leukemia
(transmission)
- Methionine
(metabolism)
- Tumor Virus Infections
(transmission)
- Viral Proteins
(biosynthesis)
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