Interferon is indicated for prevention and treatment of viral diseases including C and B hepatitis and cancer.

The institute developed Korean-style gene expression technology and protein restructuring technology, establishing the up-to-date interferon production method. As a result, it far surpassed the advanced countries in the amount of interferon product and in its bio-activity.

Particularly, it set up simple and cost-effective process of separating and refining interferon, boosting production 1,000 times. This made it possible to produce massive amount of antiviral medicament needed for one year in a short span of time.

The establishment of the small-scale but highly profitable interferon production process would greatly contribute to the development of the country's pharmaceutical industry and bio-engineering.