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type I interferon (medicine)


type I interferon -->
interferon type I
<chemical> Interferon secreted by leukocytes, fibroblasts, or lymphoblasts in response to viruses or interferon inducers other than mitogens, antigens, or allo-antigens. They include alpha- and beta-interferons (interferon-alpha and interferon-beta).

Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, antiviral agents.