Type I interferon (IFNAR) agonist

Type I interferon (IFNAR) receptor agonist

Type I interferon (IFNAR) receptor agonist — mechanism peg (Ballicules) — Type I interferon (IFNAR) agonist — mechanism card

Broad antiviral and immunomodulatory gene induction
Flu-like symptoms, cytopenias and depression are dose-limiting

Drugs with this mechanism (1)

Peginterferon alfa — Finite-course hepatitis B therapy; poorly tolerated.

Self-check

What gene response follows IFNAR activation?
Broad antiviral and immunomodulatory gene induction.
Name a dose-limiting effect of IFNAR activation.
Flu-like symptoms, cytopenias or depression.

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