For Interferon we have terms and definitions in 18 topics. The topics are Breast Cancer, Cancer, Gynecological, Gynecology, HIV and AIDs, Health, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Body, Immunization, Lymphoma, Medical, Microbiology, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition, Prostate Cancer, Women's Health and Womens Health.

Interferon (Breast Cancer)

A group of proteins released by white blood cells that combat a virus.

Interferon (Cancer)

A naturally produced chemical released by the body in response to viral infections. Interferon can be artificially produced and used as a form of immunotherapy.A biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to infections and other diseases). Interferons interfere with the division of cancer cells and can slow tumor growth. There are several types of interferons, including interferon-alpha, -beta, and -gamma. The body normally produces these substances. They are also made in the laboratory to treat cancer and other diseases. Alpha-interferons may control symptoms of carcinoid syndrome and produce objective biochemical responses (greater than 50% suppression of 5-HIAA)

Interferon (Gynecological)

A biological response modifier that stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system.

Interferon (Gynecology)

A biological response modifier that stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system.

Interferon (HIV and AIDs)

see "Alpha Interferon."

Interferon (Health)

A biological response modifier that stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system.

Interferon (Hepatitis B)

A protein that is produced by the body to protect against infection. Many different cells including liver cells produce natural interferon. Interferon also can be manufactured artificially through biotechnology for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C.

Interferon (Hepatitis C)

A protein substance produced by body cells in response to invasion by viruses and other intracellular parasites; it interferes with the synthesis of new virus and is effective against certain protozoal parasitic infections.

Interferon (Human Body)

a chemical transmitter emitted by cells which have been invaded by viruses.

Interferon (Immunization)

A group of proteins having antiviral activity and capable of enhancing and modifying the immune response.

Interferon (Lymphoma)

Interferons are a type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to disease). Interferons interfere with the division of cancer cells and thus slow the growth of the tumor. There are several types of interferon, including interferon alfa, beta, and gamma.

Interferon (Medical)

A protein produced by body cells that fights viral infections and certain cancers

Interferon (Microbiology)

A protein produced by cells as a result of virus infection which interferes with virus replication.

Interferon (Multiple Sclerosis)

A group of immune system proteins, produced and released by cells infected by a virus, which inhibit viral multiplication and modify the body’s immune response. Three interferon beta medications have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating relapsing forms of MS: IFN beta-1b (Betaseron®); IFN beta-1a (Avonex®); and IFN beta-1a (Rebif®).

Interferon (Nutrition)

A protein produced by the cells in response to viral infection that prevents viral reproduction and is capable of protecting uninfected cells from viral infection. There are different types of interferon, designated alpha, beta and gamma.

Interferon (Prostate Cancer)

A body protein that affects antibody production and can modulate (regulate) the immune system

Interferon (Women's Health)

A group of proteins with a carbohydrate component, which is produced by different cell types in response to an exposure of a virus, bacterium, or parasite, that prevents replication (of the virus, bacterium, or parasite) in newly infected cells.

Interferon (Womens Health)

A group of proteins with a carbohydrate component, which is produced by different cell types in response to an exposure of a virus, bacterium, or parasite, that prevents replication (of the virus, bacterium, or parasite) in newly infected cells.

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