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This book is an update of Interferon, published in 1969 by Dr. Jan Vilcek. The field of interferon research has since expanded from its former narrow treatment of interferon strictly as an antiviral substance, such that The Interferon System now encompasses cellular modulations ranging from immune alterations to cell proliferative restrictions to antitumor activities. The steadily increasing number of these non-antiviral functions of interferons emphasizes the need for a comprehensive - and critical - review of the entire literature of interferon studies. The text, with its supporting bibliography, provides complete coverage of interferon research. A newcomer to the area should find here all the informa­ tion necessary to understand why interferon, which has been studied for more than twenty years and which originally stirred excitement over its clinical pros­ pects, is still inspiring speculation about this potential. For those already fa­ miliar with the seemingly perpetual clinical promise of interferon, this volume should serve as a valuable reference source, the largest bibliography on the subject ever to appear under one cover. Clearly, this book should be considered only as

Author

William E. Stewart II

Publisher

Wien ; New York: Springer-Verlag

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9783709134320

Subjects

Science, Medical, Agriculture