alfa-2b interferon

alfa-2b interferon

A drug used to treat some infections caused by viruses and several types of cancer. These include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, and follicular lymphoma. It is a form of interferon alfa (a substance normally made by cells of the immune system) that is made in the laboratory. It is a type of biological response modifier. Also called IFN alpha-2B, Intron A, and recombinant interferon alfa-2b.

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Category: Cancer treatment
Company: U.S. HHS
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interferon

Health care; Cancer treatment

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 ...

interferon

Biology; Biotechnology

Proteini koji nastaju i otpuštaju se iz limfocita kao odgovor na prisutnost patogena - kao što su virusi, bakterije ili paraziti - ili tumorskih stanica.

hiperkalcemija

Health care; Cancer treatment

Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia.

drenaža limfnog čvora

Health care; Cancer treatment

The flow of lymph from an area of tissue into a particular lymph node.

mineral

Health care; Cancer treatment

In medicine, a mineral is a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy. Mineral nutrients include the elements calcium, magnesium, and iron.