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interferon

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Dong-A ST · IFNAR2 · Recombinant Proteins

What is interferon?

interferon is a recombinant proteins developed by Dong-A ST. It is approved for therapeutic indications via injectable (others).

Drug Profile

CompanyDong-A ST
Drug ClassRecombinant Proteins
Molecular TargetIFNAR2
RouteInjectable (Others)
StatusApproved
Sources: ClinicalTrials.gov, Dong-A ST

Mechanism of Action

Molecular Targets

interferon acts on 1 molecular target:

IFNAR2interferon alpha and beta receptor subunit 2 (IFNARB, IFN-alpha-REC)
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Therapeutic Indications

interferon is developed for 5 unique indications across 1 therapeutic area.

Therapeutic AreaConditionPhase
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)Hairy cell leukaemia✓ Approved
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)Kaposi's sarcoma✓ Approved
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)Plasma cell myeloma✓ Approved
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)Renal cancer✓ Approved
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)Skin cancer✓ Approved

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