Interferon beta is aprotein that in humans is encoded by theIFNB1gene.[5] The natural andrecombinant protein forms have antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.
Interferon beta 1a (tradenames: Avonex and Rebif) andInterferon beta 1b (tradenames: Betaseron/Betaferon) are used as drugs.
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