Jean Lindenmann
Swiss virologist (1924-2015) · Switzerland · On the map · Academics · Died at 90
Jean Lindenmann was a Swiss virologist and immunologist. Lindenmann, together with his colleague, the British virologist Alick Isaacs, co-discovered and identified interferon in 1957 through their research at the National Institute for Medical Research.
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Interferon, a group of proteins involved in immune regulation and defence against viruses, is now used to treat a variety of conditions, including hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis, and some cancers.
Country
Switzerland
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2015 · aged 90
