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Glossary Interferon

protein that boosts immune response against viruses

Interferon is a type of protein produced by the body's cells in response to viral infections. It helps to boost the immune system by interfering with viral replication and activating immune cells to fight off the infection.

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research INTERFERONS IN DERMATOLOGY

22 citations , April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article reviews the therapeutic use of interferons and other cytokines in various viral, tumorous, and inflammatory diseases, discussing their biological effects and potential future applications without presenting new experimental results.

research Interferon alfa-2a in the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma

209 citations , March 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that recombinant human leukocyte interferon alfa-2a achieved a 64% overall antitumor response rate in patients with early and advanced cutaneous T cell lymphoma and was generally well-tolerated.

Anti-TNF Antibody-Induced Psoriasiform Skin Lesions in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Are Characterised by Interferon-γ-Expressing Th1 Cells and IL-17A/IL-22-Expressing Th17 Cells and Respond to Anti-IL-12/IL-23 Antibody Treatment

research Anti-TNF antibody-induced psoriasiform skin lesions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease are characterised by interferon-γ-expressing Th1 cells and IL-17A/IL-22-expressing Th17 cells and respond to anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody treatment

278 citations , March 2013 in “Gut”

In this study, nearly 5% of anti-TNF-treated patients with IBD developed psoriasiform skin lesions, with smoking identified as a main risk factor, and ustekinumab proved highly effective in severe cases.

research The Role of Interferon-γ in Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 1

71 citations , May 2024 in “New England Journal of Medicine”

This study investigated the impact of the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib on APS-1 patients, reporting that treatment decreased excessive T-cell-derived interferon-γ, normalized inflammatory markers, and led to remission of several autoimmune symptoms without serious adverse effects.

research Concomitant Vitiligo and Psoriasis in a Patient Treated with Interferon Alfa‐2a for Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

60 citations , September 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

In this study, a 10-year-old girl developed vitiligo and psoriasis during IFN-alfa treatment for chronic hepatitis B, with neither condition improving after stopping the therapy.

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