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PEG-Intron

 A drug that is used to treat hepatitis C infections. It is also being studied in the treatment and prevention of cancer. PEG-Intron is a cytokine that is modified in the laboratory. It is a type of biological response modifier. Also called PEG-interferon alfa-2b and SCH 54031.

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