Interferon alpha is most often used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection and is discussed in Chapter 36. Other clinical uses of interferon alpha
by BR Edlin 2024 Cited by 54In contrast, alpha-interferon IC50 (range, 0.8 to 415 units/mL) was not related to duration of alpha-interferon treatment; in fact, high IC50S were found in
Interferons are a class of drug often used to treat hepatitis C and other diseases. Both interferon-alpha and interferon-beta have well-known
Interferons also activate other cells that serve as part of the immune system and destroy invading pathogens. Interferons are classed as: alpha (from white
There are now five drugs approved for use in hepatitis B: adefovir, entecavir, interferon alpha, lamivudine, and pegylated interferon. Each has pros and cons that you should
The three major interferon classes (alpha, beta and gamma) have overlapping but distinct biological activities. Interferon alpha is indicated for the treatment
Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) is a class of medication that includes three different drugs as of 2024: [1] Pegylated interferon-alpha-2a; Pegylated interferon-alpha-2b; Pegylated interferon beta-1a [2] In these formulations, Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is added to make interferon last longer in the body. [3]
Interferons are proteins capable of modifying the immune response and have antiproliferative action against tumor cells. Interferon alpha-2b is produced by recombinant DNA techniques, peginterferon is a pegylated formulation of interferon alpha-2b formulated to have a longer duration of action; interferon alpha-n3 is from pooled human leukocytes.
by E De Clercq 2024 Cited by 94Seven drugs have been licensed by the United States FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the treatment of CHB: interferon-alpha and pegylated interferon-alpha
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