Interferon Alfa-N3
Interferon Alfa-N3
Definition
A formulated therapeutic analog of the endogenous alpha interferon containing multiple interferon species with antiviral and antitumor properties. Interferons bind to specific cell-surface receptors, leading to the transcription and translation of genes with an interferon-specific response element, thereby inducing: antiviral effects (the most important being inhibition of viral protein synthesis); antiproliferative effects (including inhibition of cellular growth and alteration of cellular differentiation); anticancer effects (including interference with oncogene expression); and immune-modulating effects (including activation of natural killer cells, alteration of cell surface antigen expression, and augmentation of lymphocyte and macrophage cytotoxicity). (NCI04)
Also known as Alfa-N3 Interferon, Alferon N, Altemol, Interferon Alfa-3N, Human Leukocyte Derived, INTERFERON ALFA-N3 — per NCIT
Also identified as
- NCIT NCIT:C30136 per NCIT
- SCTID 108798007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 768869001 per RXNORM
- UNII 47BPR3V3MP per RXNORM
Indications
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Blood vessel | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bone marrow | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Camera-type eye | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lymphoid system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Retina | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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