If warned of a nearby virally infected cell via IFN-alpha/IFN-beta signaling, a cell IMMEDIATELY undergoes apoptosis (programmed cell death or suicide).
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Step 1: When a nearby virally infected cell is detected, it releases interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) and interferon-beta (IFN-beta) signaling molecules into the surrounding environment. Show more…
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