Interferon-Induced Protein with Tetratricopeptide Repeats Family

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A family of proteins that are expressed during viral infection, pathogen recognition or during interferon (IFN) treatment. These proteins are localized in the cytoplasm and contain multiple tetratricopeptide repeats; they are involved in antiviral immune processes.

**Synonyms:** - IFIT - IFIT Family - IFN-Induced Protein with Tetratricopeptide Repeats Family - Interferon Induced Protein with Tetratricopeptide Repeats - Interferon Induced Protein with Tetratricopeptide Repeats Family - Interferon Induced Proteins with Tetratricopeptide Repeats Family - Interferon-Induced Proteins with Tetratricopeptide Repeats Family