IFNB1

Interferon beta is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the IFNB1 is_associated_with::gene. The natural and is_associated_with::recombinant protein forms have antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.

is_associated_with::Interferon beta 1a (tradenames: Avonex and Rebif) and is_associated_with::Interferon beta 1b (tradenames: Betaseron/Betaferon) are used as drugs.