Application and research progress of interferon-α in antiviral therapy
- VernacularTitle:α-干扰素在抗病毒治疗中的应用与研究进展
- Author:
Yan-Dong YAO
1
;
Gao-Fu LI
;
Li-Shan TIAN
;
Yue GAO
;
Wei ZHOU
Author Information
- Keywords: interferon-α; antiviral treatment; immune response mechanism; clinical challenges; research progress
- From: Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(11):2010-2014
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: This review discusses the application,mechanism,challenges,and future research directions of interferon-α(IFN-α)in antiviral research and treatment.It provides an overview of the basic biological characteristics of IFN-α,including its mechanism of action in the antiviral immune response.The arti-cle explores the use of IFN-α in treating various viral diseases,such as COVID-19,chronic hepatitis C,and hepatitis B,high-lighting the challenges faced in clinical treatment.To address these challenges,it discusses the focus of future research.This review offers a comprehensive understanding of the application ofα-interferon in modern medicine,demonstrating its importance in the field of antiviral treatment,while also pointing out the limitations of current treatment practices and potential directions for future research.
