interferon alfa

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkb:drug
cytokine
gptkbp:administeredBy injection
gptkbp:affiliatedWith type I interferon
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1986
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:L03AB
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Roferon-A
Intron A
Wellferon
gptkbp:CASNumber 9008-11-1
gptkbp:category antiviral drug
immunotherapy
antineoplastic agent
gptkbp:contraindication autoimmune hepatitis
decompensated liver disease
severe psychiatric disorders
gptkbp:discoveredBy Isaacs and Lindenmann
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2-3 hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label interferon alfa
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits cell proliferation
modulates immune response
induces antiviral proteins
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 19 kDa
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:leukocytes
recombinant DNA technology
gptkbp:recipient gptkb:interferon_alpha/beta_receptor
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intramuscular
subcutaneous
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:depression
gptkb:anemia
fatigue
neutropenia
thrombocytopenia
flu-like symptoms
gptkbp:UNII Q5IXP7R6F7
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:chronic_myelogenous_leukemia
gptkb:hairy_cell_leukemia
gptkb:hepatitis_C
gptkb:Kaposi's_sarcoma
gptkb:hepatitis_B
malignant melanoma
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ribavirin
gptkb:peginterferon_alfa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7