interferon beta

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interferon
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rɒn/us
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈfɪr.ɑːn/
one of several proteins in the body that are produced by cells as a reaction to infection by ...
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beta
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈbiː.tə/us
/ˈbeɪ.t̬ə/
the second letter of the ...
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Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study ofinterferonbeta-1a in relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis.
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One of the factors related to non-respondance is the presence of high levels ofinterferonbetaneutralizing antibodies.
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All 3 initial cases were taking natalizumab in combination withinterferonbeta-1a.
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Pegylation ofinterferonbeta-1a is believed to extend its half-life and prolong its exposure in the body.
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The assertion thatinterferonbetain either form can slow the advance of disability in multiple sclerosis is still unproven.
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Skin reactions withinterferonbetaare more common with subcutaneous administration and vary greatly in their clinical presentation.
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Humaninterferonbeta(left) is released by lymphocytes in response to pathogens to trigger the immune system.
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Interferonbetabalances the expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory agents in the brain, and reduces the number of inflammatory cells that cross the blood brain barrier.
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Interferonbeta-1a is injected either weekly (intramuscular injection) or three times a week (subcutaneous injection) depending on commercial formulations, while interferon beta-1b is injected subcutaneously every second day.
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Interferon therapy, and speciallyinterferonbeta1b, induces the production of neutralizing antibodies, usually in the second 6 months of treatment, in 5 to 30% of treated patients.
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Interferon therapy, and speciallyinterferonbeta-1b, induces the production of neutralizing antibodies, usually in the second 6 months of treatment, in 5 to 30% of treated patients.
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Many patients report influenza-like symptoms hours after takinginterferonbetathat usually improve within 24 hours, being such symptoms related to the temporary increase of cytokines.
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