- Types:
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alpha-interferon
a form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects)
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beta-interferon
a form of interferon that is produced by fibroblasts and have antiviral effects; used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
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gamma-interferon
a form of interferon that is produced by T cells and macrophages; involved in the activation of phagocytes
