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... > Biological Factors > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Cytokines > Interferons > Interferon Type I > Interferon-alpha > Interferon alpha-2
... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Cytokines > Interferons > Interferon Type I > Interferon-alpha > Interferon alpha-2
... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Cytokines > Interferons > Interferon Type I > Interferon-alpha > Interferon alpha-2

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Interferon alpha-2  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • IFN-alpha 2
  • IFN-alpha-2
  • Interferon-alpha 2
  • Interferon alpha A
  • Interferon alpha-A
  • LeIF A

Scope note

  • Alpha interferon encoded by the human IFNA2 gene. Recombinant forms are used in the treatment of CHRONIC HEPATITIS B; CHRONIC HEPATITIS C; KAPOSI SARCOMA; MELANOMA; and HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA.

History note

  • 2019; use INTERFERON-ALPHA 2012-2018

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077190

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