interferon

Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients with cirrhosis may be at risk of hepatic decompensation and death when treated with alpha interferons, including PEGASYS.

Objective: To clarify the imbalance of Th1/Th2 cells in the pathogenesis of AITD, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) in the thyroid tissues of patients with GD and HT were examined.

Interferon is a protein released by the body's immune system in response to viruses.

Doctors may prescribe interferon to treat certain viral infections.

Interferon therapy is commonly used for hepatitis C treatment.

The side effects of interferon treatment can be challenging for some patients.

Research is ongoing to develop new forms of interferon with fewer side effects.

Interferon plays a key role in the body's defense against viral infections.

Some people have a genetic predisposition to produce higher levels of interferon.

Interferon can help regulate the immune response to prevent the spread of viruses.

The effectiveness of interferon treatment varies depending on the specific virus being targeted.

Interferon research has led to advancements in understanding how the immune system fights infections.