Interferon-induced genes are a group of genes that are activated when the body is infected by a virus or other pathogen. These genes produce proteins called interferons, which play a crucial role in the body's immune response. Some of the synonyms for interferon-induced genes include antiviral genes, innate immune genes, and type I interferon response genes. Other related terms include interferon-stimulated genes and interferon regulatory genes. Understanding the function of these genes and their associated synonyms is important in developing new treatments and therapies for infectious diseases and other immune-related disorders.