IFNB1 and cancer: Studies indicate that the activation of T cells can be attained by IFN-α and IFN-β as they promote the initiation of dendritic cells (DC), resulting in immediate and long-lasting immunity against cancer cellsStudies indicate that the activation of T cells can be attained by IFN-α and IFN-β as they promote the initiation of dendritic cells (DC), resulting in immediate and long-lasting immunity against cancer cells (Fuertes et al., 2013).