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What is Recombinant Interferon Alfa-1b?

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɑmbɪnənt ˌɪntərˈfɪrɑn ˈælfə wən bi/

Recombinant Interferon Alfa-1b

Definition

The non-glycosylated recombinant interferon alpha, subtype 1b, with immunostimulatory and antineoplastic activities. Alpha interferon-1b binds to specific cell-surface receptors, resulting in the transcription and translation of genes whose protein products mediate antiviral, antiproliferative, anticancer, and immune-modulating effects.