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| interferone gamma; interferone-γ m; interferone immune; IFN-γ | |||
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| interferone alfa; interferone-α m; interferone leucocitario; IFN-α | |||
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| interferone m; interferon; INF | |||
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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 | |||
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interferon : 65 phrases in 3 subjects |
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| Health care | 6 |
| Medical | 58 |