recombinant alpha interferon

chemical compound

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Recombinant alpha interferon is a form of alpha interferon, a protein produced by the body's white blood cells that interferes with viral replication. It is also used to suppress cell proliferation and regulate immune responses.1

This therapeutic form of alpha interferon is derived from recombinant DNA. It has been approved for treating various diseases, including hairy-cell leukemia, Kaposi sarcoma, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and genital warts. While interferons can have serious side effects, such as flu-like symptoms and decreased blood cell production, they play a crucial role in the body's defense against viruses and in regulating the immune system.123

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Biological response modifiers
Recombinant interferon-α appears to be most effective against hairy-cell leukemia and chronic myelogenous leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma, and chronic hepatitis C. It is moderately effective in treating melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and carcinoid. It also can enhance the effectiveness of
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Recombinant interferon-α appears to be most effective against hairy-cell leukemia and chronic myelogenous leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma, and chronic hepatitis C. It is moderately effective in treating melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and carcinoid. It also can enhance the effectiveness of
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