title: The role of IFN-beta in cancer therapy.
abstract: IFN-beta has demonstrated unique effects on viral replication, the immune system and cell growth and differentiation. Clinical studies have suggested that it is the best tolerated interferon. Trials are in progress to determine if IFN-beta has a unique therapeutic role in cancer therapy.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, Department of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Triozzi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rinehart
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007370:Interferon Type I / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D007370:Interferon Type I