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Gammainterferon n; Interferon-γ n; Immuninterferon n; IFN-γ n | |||
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Alphainterferon n; Interferon-α n; Leukozyteninterferon n; IFN-a n | |||
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Interferon n | |||
INF f | |||
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Interferonum | |||
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Cytokines secreted by certain cells in response to an antigen, usually a virus. Interferon signals neighboring cells into action and inhibits the growth of malignant cells. There are three types of interferons: alpha, beta, and gamma. Laboratory-made interferons are used to treat certain cancers and opportunistic infections. see also antigen, cytokine |
interferon: 80 phrases in 5 subjects |
General | 6 |
Health care | 22 |
Life sciences | 1 |
Medical | 50 |
Pharmacy and pharmacology | 1 |