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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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    1. 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 Gut · 2013 · 278 citations
    2. Interferon alfa-2a in the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1989 · 209 citations
    3. Interferon in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Dermatologic Therapy · 2003 · 107 citations
    4. The Role of Interferon-γ in Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 1 New England Journal of Medicine · 2024 · 71 citations
    5. A Review of Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions Resulting from the Use of Interferon and Ribavirin Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology · 2009 · 64 citations
    6. Concomitant Vitiligo and Psoriasis in a Patient Treated with Interferon Alfa‐2a for Chronic Hepatitis B Infection Pediatric Dermatology · 2004 · 60 citations
    7. Calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP) may award relative protection from interferon‐γ‐induced collapse of human hair follicle immune privilege Experimental Dermatology · 2011 · 47 citations
    8. Reversible alopecia universalis secondary to PEG-interferon ??-2b and ribavirin combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C virus infection European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology · 2007 · 41 citations
    9. High dose interferon treatment in chronic hepatitis C. Gut · 1993 · 36 citations
    10. Alopecia areata during Interferon Alpha-2b/Ribavirin Therapy Dermatology · 2002 · 35 citations
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