Interferon
| Interferon | |
|---|---|
| Term | Interferon |
| Short definition | interferon (inter-FEER-on) A natural substance that helps the body's immune system fight infection and other diseases, such as cancer. Interferons are made in the body by white blood cells and other cells, but they can also be used in the laboratory to treat various diseases. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
interferon - (pronounced) (inter-FEER-on) A natural substance that helps the body's immune system fight infection and other diseases, such as cancer. Interferons are made in the body by white blood cells and other cells, but they can also be used in the laboratory to treat various diseases. In cancer therapy, interferons can help prevent cancer cells from growing and kill cancer cells. There are three main types of interferons: interferon-alfa, interferon-beta, and interferon-gamma. An interferon is a type of cytokine and a type of immunomodulating agent
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