Interferon alpha
Interferon alpha is a subgroup of the interferon peptides containing at least 8 members. It originates from a variety of leukocytes.
Its in vitro functions include:
- production of an antiviral state
- cytostatic for tumour cells
- stimulation of B lymphocytes
- inhibition of T lymphocytes
- pyretic
It may be used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma, hairy cell leukaemia and hepatitis. It has produced a minimal response rate in advanced renal cell carcinoma.
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