INTERFERON-ALPHA


Meaning of INTERFERON-ALPHA in English

a type of interferon produced in response to viral infection. Genetically engineered interferon-alpha is used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma, anogenital warts and hepatitis B and C, and is under study as an anti-HIV therapy. Side effects include flu-like symptoms, anemia and neutropenia. A low-dose oral formulation of interferon-alpha (Kemron) has shown little efficacy.

AIDS English Glossary.      Английский словарь СПИДа.