Study finds interferon, one of the body's proteins, induces persistent viral infection

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have made a counterintuitive finding that may lead to new ways to clear persistent infection that is the hallmark of such diseases as AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The study, reported in the April 12, 2013 issue of the journal Science , focused on the activity of the body's type 1 interferon ... (more)

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-interferon-body-proteins-persistent-viral.html