A type of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of radiation of different … [Read more...]
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intercalator
In biochemistry, a type of molecule that binds to DNA and inserts itself into the DNA structure. Some intercalators are used as treatments for cancer. … [Read more...]
interfering thought
An unpleasant memory or idea that occurs often in a person … [Read more...]
interferon
A biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to infections and other diseases). Interferons interfere with the … [Read more...]
interferon alfa-2b
A drug used to treat some infections caused by viruses and several types of cancer. These include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, and follicular lymphoma. It is … [Read more...]
interferon alfacon-1
An analogue of consensus interferon which contains an additional methionyl amino acid residue. Consensus interferon (also known as interferon alfacon-1, … [Read more...]
interleukin
One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukins regulate immune responses. Interleukins made … [Read more...]
interleukin-1
One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-1 is made mainly by one type of white blood … [Read more...]
interleukin-1-alfa
One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-1-alfa, one form of interleukin-1, is made … [Read more...]
interleukin-1-alpha
One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-1-alpha, one form of interleukin-1, is made … [Read more...]