How Does INTRON® A Work?

Powerful medicine

Scientists do not know exactly how INTRON® A helps overcome cancer. They believe that it works in several ways. It may act directly against cancer cells, slowing their growth or shutting off their ability to make new cancer cells. It may also help the immune system work more effectively against cells that are not normal.

Cancer
A general term for more than 100 different diseases that involve the uncontrolled increase of abnormal new cells. These cells form tumors that can destroy surrounding tissue and spread throughout the body.
Cell
The individual unit that makes up the tissues of the body. All living things are made up of one or more cells.
Immune system
The complex group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and other diseases.

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