title: [Interferons].
abstract: The interferons are a family of proteins that are grouped together on the basis of their antiviral, antiproliferative and immunomodulatory effects. They are divided into three classes: alpha, beta, and gamma, which can be distinguished structurally, biochemically, and antigenically. Clinically they are used for the treatment of malignant tumors and of viral diseases, particularly of chronic viral hepatitis. The present role of interferons as therapeutic agents in the treatment of viral hepatitis will be critically discussed in the lecture.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik II, Klinikum Grosshadern, Universität München.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Pape
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000145:classification* / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007372:Interferons