摘要 |
Interferons represent an important class of biopharmaceutical products, whic h have a proven track record in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions, including the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases, the treatment of particular cancers, and the enhancement of the immune response against infectious agents. To date, four types of interferons have been foun d in humans: interferon-.alpha., interferon-.beta., interferon-.gamma., and interferon-.omega.. The present invention provides new forms of human and murine interferon, "interferon-.epsilon.", which have applications in diagnosis and therapy.
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