Interferon

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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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

Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007