Meaning Alpha interferon
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Alpha interferon


A protein produced by the body in response to an infection. There are 3 major classes of interferon -- alpha, beta, and gamma.
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Alpha interferon


Alpha Interferon (IFN-A) is one of a group of proteins called interferons. Interferons act as chemical messages or cytokines between cells. Three interferons have so far been discovered, alpha, beta a [..]
Source: mult-sclerosis.org

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Alpha interferon


One of the Type I Interferons produced by peripheral Blood Leukocytes or lymphoblastoid Cells. In addition to antiviral activity, it activates Natural Killer Cells and B-Lymphocytes, and down-regulate [..]
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Alpha interferon


<cytokine> Interferon which is released by leukocytes in response to a viral infection. A protein cytokine that is used as an anticancer agent. (15 Nov 1997)
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