THE ROLE OF INTERFERON IN THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS-C INFECTION

Authors
JACYNA MR
Citation
Mr. Jacyna, THE ROLE OF INTERFERON IN THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS-C INFECTION, Journal of drug development and clinical practice, 7(2), 1995, pp. 77-84
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Journal title
Journal of drug development and clinical practice → ACNP
ISSN journal
13579215
Volume
7
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
77 - 84
Database
ISI
SICI code
1357-9215(1995)7:2<77:TROIIT>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Alpha-interferon is a cytokine with powerful antiviral and immunomodul atory effects. It is currently the only licensed treatment for chronic hepatitis C infection. However, the effectiveness of this treatment i n the condition is limited and this article summarises what is current ly known about alpha-interferon and its use in patients with hepatitis C infection.