Interferon

Interferon is a protein made by humans and other animals to help fight infections. Different types of interferon are made in a laboratory (synthetic interferon) and used as medicines to treat certain diseases, such as leukemia, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some forms of cancer.

Current as of: October 9, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology

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