What is the Stimulus for Production of Interferons

Question

What is the stimulus for production of interferons?
A) Chemical irritants
B) Viruses or tumor cells
C) Bacterial infection
D) Malarial parasites

Accepted Answer

Interferons are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, parasites, and tumor cells. However, they are primarily known for their role in the immune response to viruses.