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The cytokine barrier among these is

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Polymorphonuclear neutrophil
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Monocyte
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NK cells
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Interferon
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Macrophage
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The correct option is D Interferon
  • Cytokine inhibits viral replication.
  • They form an innate immune system by forming physical barriers.
  • Virus-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons which protect non-infected cells from a further viral infection is a cytokine barrier. Hence, The cytokine barrier among these is interferon.
Sp, the correct answer is 'interferon'.

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