Interferons and cancer therapy

J Pathol. 1983 Nov;141(3):287-95. doi: 10.1002/path.1711410308.

Abstract

A variety of human interferons, alpha, beta and gamma are now recognised. Three types of alpha-interferon have been submitted to clinical assessment. Overall, the results have been disappointing. Attention is now directed towards their use in combination with conventional cytotoxic agents.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Child
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Evaluation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interferon Type I / administration & dosage
  • Interferon Type I / adverse effects
  • Interferon Type I / therapeutic use*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Papilloma / therapy
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / therapy
  • Tumor Virus Infections / therapy

Substances

  • Interferon Type I