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    GlossaryInterferon-gamma (Interferon γ)

    protein that activates immune cells to fight infections and cancer

    Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) is a type of protein called a cytokine that plays a crucial role in the immune system. It is produced primarily by T cells and natural killer (NK) cells and helps activate macrophages, enhance antigen presentation, and boost the body's defense against infections and cancer.

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