IFNB1

Interferon beta is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IFNB1gene.[5] The natural and recombinant protein forms have antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.

Interferon beta 1a (tradenames: Avonex and Rebif) and Interferon beta 1b (tradenames: Betaseron/Betaferon) are used as drugs.

References

  1. 123GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000171855Ensembl, May 2017
  2. 123GRCm38: Ensembl release 89: ENSMUSG00000048806Ensembl, May 2017
  3. "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  4. "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  5. "Entrez Gene: IFNB1 interferon, beta 1, fibroblast".

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