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What is an interferon?

What is an interferon? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.
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The interferon is given via subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous route.
In 1971 he cofounded the Cetus Corp., a biotechnology company that developed interleukin-2 and interferon for cancer therapy.
One example of an antiviral compound is interferon which is a chemical produced by the body in response to viral infection.
Other forms of immunotherapy, such as interferon, are being tested in clinical trials.
Depression and suicide have been reported to occur in patients receiving interferon alpha, a related compound.
Myelofibrosis occurs as a complication of CML and of its treatments, especially interferon.

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