Interferons, Complement, Lysozyme, and Lactoferrin are All Examples Of

Question

Interferons, complement, lysozyme, and lactoferrin are all examples of
A) specific antimicrobial factors.
B) immune enzymes.
C) nonspecific antimicrobial factors.
D) cytokines.
E) antipeptides.

Accepted Answer

Interferons, complement, lysozyme, and lactoferrin are all examples of nonspecific antimicrobial factors, also known as innate immune factors. They are part of the body's first line of defense against infection and do not target specific pathogens, but rather provide broad protection against a variety of microbes.