Description
Human interferon beta (IFN-β) is produced in many cell types in response to viral infection, microorganisms, double-stranded RNA, and certain cytokines. IFN-β is known to regulate genes involved in antiviral, antiproliferative, and immunomodulatory activities. Endogenously expressed IFN-β-1a is a glycoprotein; however, nonglycosylated versions have demonstrated similar activities