Medical Definition of Interferon type I
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Interferon secreted by leukocytes, fibroblasts, or lymphoblasts in response to viruses or interferon inducers other than mitogens, antigens, or allo-antigens. They include alpha- and beta-interferons (interferon-alpha and interferon-beta).
Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, antiviral agents.
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Interferon Type I
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