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. 1962 Feb 28;115(3):503–512. doi: 10.1084/jem.115.3.503

THE ROLE OF INTERFERON IN VACCINIA VIRUS INFECTION OF MOUSE EMBRYO TISSUE CULTURE

Lowell A Glasgow 1, Karl Habel 1
PMCID: PMC2137503  PMID: 13899115

Abstract

The production of an interferon-like substance by vaccinia virus is described. The physical properties of vaccinia interferon are shown to be similar to those of previously reported interferons. Data defining the role of vaccinia interferon in cell resistance and in establishment and maintenance of a carrier culture are presented. Elimination of virus from an infected culture is demonstrated and the role of interferon in the recovery process is considered.

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