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interferon alpha
Used for:
Alferon
Used for:
interferon alfa
Used for:
intron A
Used for:
leukocyte interferon
Used for:
Roferon A
Used for:
Wellferon
Abbreviation for:
IFNa
Broader Terms:
interferon
Related Terms:
antineoplastic
Related Terms:
biological response modifier
Scope Note:
major interferon produced by virus-exposed leukocytes; has antiviral activity and activates NK cells; used in the treatment of hairy cell leukemia and other neoplasms.
Term Number:
4003-0029
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