First, they tested whether MYR1 was necessary for Toxoplasma to survive in immune cells activated by interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), which enhances immune defenses. MYR1-deficient parasites performed ...

Interferon gamma (IFN-γ) is a cytokine that induces a series of immune responses against viruses and tumors. The pro-apoptotic, anti-tumor and anti-proliferative actions of the cells are ...

Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ/IFNG) is a dimerized soluble cytokine and the sole member of the type II interferon class. Originally referred to as macrophage-activating factor, IFN-γ is now recognized ...