Antivirals Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main endogenous cytokine?
A
Interferon
2
Q
Give examples of antivirals
A
Interferon
Nucleoside analogues
L-lysine
3
Q
Why are anti-viral medicines often not used in animals?
A
Expensive
Option to cull animals
4
Q
Interferons are intracellular hormones that make up which host immune response - innate or acquired?
A
Innate
5
Q
What are interferons particularly important in?
A
Innate immunity
Fight viral infections and tumours
6
Q
How do interferons work?
A
Activate protein kinase - can’t make virus
Activate ribonuclease L - enzyme chops up DNA/RNA
