Interferons are naturally produced by the body in order to help fight tumors and infections. Antineoplastic interferons are synthetic versions of interferons and are used to treat malignant melanoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, and hairy cell leukemia as well as hepatitis and genital warts.
Recommended Resources
Consists of data about interferon alfa-2b, possible ill effects, uses, and contraindications.
http://www.drugs.com/cons/interferon-alfa-2b-injection.html
icrobiology and Immunology On-Line: Interferon
Details the two types of interferon, the technical information about them both, and the therapeutic uses as well as side effects that might be expected.
http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/mhunt/interferon.htm
Publicizes the company's versio of interferon with lengthy details about the medication, how it works, and details about melanoma. Additionally, it offers a detailed list of symptoms to be on the lookout for.
http://www.introna.com/introna/home.action
