Definitions
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- noun 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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Examples
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Reishi also shrinks tumors according to clinical studies by increasing T-cell and alpha-interferon production.
Should you grow your own anti-viral mushrooms? Who's researching the anti-tumor properties of certa 2009
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Until recently, one form of this substance, alpha-interferon (also called interferon A) was the only treatment for HCV infection approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
DR. SANJIV CHOPRA’S LIVER BOOK Sanjiv Chopra 2001
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They followed ten patients who had been taking alpha-interferon therapy from 1984 through 1986.
DR. SANJIV CHOPRA’S LIVER BOOK Sanjiv Chopra 2001
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Pensati P, Porzio S, Vegnente A (1995) Is alpha-interferon treatment useful in children with non-B, non-C chronic hepatitis?
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Jia Hu et al. 2010
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HSOs stimulate the body to produce natural alpha-interferon.
Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Nutrition 2010
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HSOs stimulate the body to produce natural alpha-interferon.
Wil's Ebay E-Store 2010
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Drugs such as alpha-interferon and lamivudine are sometimes successful for managing or eradicating chronic hepatitis B.
unknown title 2009
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Currently, several biotechnology companies have used plant biotechnology to produce protein pharmaceuticals, such as glucocerebrosidase to treat Gaucher disease in our case, lipase to treat cystic fibrosis, alpha-interferon, lactoferrin, and others, which are under evaluation in human studies
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Drugs such as alpha-interferon and lamivudine are sometimes successful for managing or eradicating chronic hepatitis B.
unknown title 2009
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If you find that these treatments are not effective for your case, your physician may recommend that you undergo major procedures to get rid of your genital warts, such as alpha-interferon injections, cryosurgery (freezing), CO2 laser surgery, and loop electrosurgical excision procedure.
Best Syndication - 2008
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