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3 unusual facts about IFIT proteins


IFIT proteins

These proteins differ from each other in having different number of tetratricopeptide repeats(TPRs).

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IFIT proteins (Interferon Induced proteins with Tetratricopeptide repeats) are produced in human body that are supposed to confer immunity against viral infection.

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These proteins are generally produced during viral infection, Interferon (IFN) treatment, and during pathogen recognition (Pathogen associated molecular pattern recognition) by immune system during infections.



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