Interferon is a protein made by humans and other animals to help fight infections. Interferon that is made in a laboratory (synthetic interferon) is used in medicines to treat certain diseases, such as leukemia, hepatitis C, and some forms of cancer.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology |
| Last Revised | February 18, 2010 |
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