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Interferon alfa-2b

Generic Name
Interferon alfa-2b
Brand Names
Intron A
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
98530-12-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
43K1W2T1M6
Background

Interferon alpha 2b (human leukocyte clone hif-sn 206 protein moiety reduced). A type I interferon consisting of 165 amino acid residues with arginine in position 23. This protein is produced by recombinant DNA technology and resembles interferon secreted by leukocytes. It is used extensively as an antiviral or antineoplastic agent.

Indication

For the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Associated Conditions
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection, Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection, Condylomata Acuminata (External), Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Kaposi's Sarcoma, Malignant Melanoma
Associated Therapies
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