Interferon can only induce an antiviral state in a cell if it enters the nucleus and binds to the promoters of interferon inducible genes.

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Interferon does not need to enter the nucleus to induce an antiviral state in a cell. Instead, it binds to cell surface receptors, leading to the activation of signaling pathways that ultimately result in the transcription of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs). ISGs are responsible for producing proteins that have antiviral properties, such as inhibiting viral replication or promoting the destruction of infected cells.

Interferon Can Only Induce an Antiviral State in a Cell