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Definition of Alpha-interferon
1. Noun. A form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha-interferon
Literary usage of Alpha-interferon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biotechnology in a Global Economy by DIANE Publishing Company (1992)
"An example is alpha interferon, which appeared to be a promising ... Before
biotechnology, it was not possible to isolate enough natural alpha interferon to ..."
2. Biotechnology: Ti-Plasmids and Other Plant Vectors: Bibliography January by Lara Wiggert (1995)
"The human recombinant alpha- interferon gene has been cloned into the expression
cassette of vector ..."
3. Information Services for HIV/AIDS: Recommendations to the NIH by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Alpha interferon is one of three interferons, natural human proteins produced by
the body in response to viral infections MEDLARS Medical Literature ..."
4. Technology and Innovation in the International Economy by Charles Cooper (1994)
"... it began to produce human leukocyte alpha-interferon using a method (which
did not involve genetic engineering) developed by Kari Cantell of the Central ..."
5. Gene Expression in Field Crops: Bibliography January 1991-November 1992 edited by Janet Saunders, Robert D. Warmbrodt (1995)
"... Production of an integrative expression vector and its use for introduction
of the human recombinant alpha-interferon gene into plants. ..."