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Interferon Gamma

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Identification

Generic Name
Interferon Gamma
DrugBank Accession Number
DB15753
Background

Interferon gamma is a Type 1 inflammatory cytokine and the only type II interferon. It has antitumor properties, antiviral activities, and important immunoregulatory functions. The interferon is primarily produced by activated T lymphocytes and natural killer cells.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Interferons
Protein Chemical Formula
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Protein Average Weight
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Sequences
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Synonyms
  • Heberon gamma
  • IFNγ
  • Recombinant Interferon Gamma
External IDs
  • Interferon Gamma
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Pharmacology

Indication

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Associated Conditions
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Pharmacodynamics

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Mechanism of action

Interferon gamma signals as an antiparallel homodimeric glycoprotein, acting at the complex of interferon gamma receptor 1 (IFNGR1) and IFNGR2 after direct binding to IFNGR1. It activates the JAK/STAT, MAPK, and PI3-Kinase pathways. In addition, Interferon gamma activates macrophages, mediates antiviral and antibacterial immunity, regulates Th1/Th2 balance, and controls cellular proliferation and apoptosis. It is currently being investigated as an antitumor drug, and a therapy for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, chemoresistant pulmonary tuberculosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and atypical pulmonary mycobacteriosis.

This cytokine has been found to have effects such as promotion of host response in antitumor immunity, playing roles in all three phases (elimination, equilibrium, and escape) of cancer immunoediting, directly influencing antiproliferation, apoptosis, and antiangiogenesis on tumor cells, and indirectly influencing antitumor immunity. However, currently there is no approved indication report of using interferon gamma in cancer treatment, indicating that interferon has not yet reached a stage of being a clinically-useful antitumor drug.

Interferon gamma, when administered in combination with interferon alpha-2-beta as part of the HerberFERON therapy, is found to have synergistic effects, with the potential for more favorable pharmacodynamics than either alone. This synergy between interferon alpha and gamma include antiproliferative effects on several cancers.

Absorption

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Volume of distribution

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Protein binding

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Metabolism
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Route of elimination

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Half-life

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Clearance

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Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

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Pathways
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Interactions

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AminophyllineThe metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Interferon Gamma.
BromotheophyllineThe metabolism of Bromotheophylline can be decreased when combined with Interferon Gamma.
CaffeineThe metabolism of Caffeine can be decreased when combined with Interferon Gamma.
DyphyllineThe metabolism of Dyphylline can be decreased when combined with Interferon Gamma.
LomifyllineThe metabolism of Lomifylline can be decreased when combined with Interferon Gamma.
Food Interactions
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Categories

ATC Codes
L03AB03 — Interferon gamma
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
Not Available
Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
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Substituents
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Molecular Framework
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External Descriptors
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Affected organisms
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Chemical Identifiers

UNII
P050J5FWC5
CAS number
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References

General References
  1. de Weerd NA, Nguyen T: The interferons and their receptors--distribution and regulation. Immunol Cell Biol. 2012 May;90(5):483-91. doi: 10.1038/icb.2012.9. Epub 2012 Mar 13. [Article]
  2. McBerry C, Egan CE, Rani R, Yang Y, Wu D, Boespflug N, Boon L, Butcher B, Mirpuri J, Hogan SP, Denkers EY, Aliberti J, Herbert DR: Trefoil factor 2 negatively regulates type 1 immunity against Toxoplasma gondii. J Immunol. 2012 Sep 15;189(6):3078-84. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1103374. Epub 2012 Aug 15. [Article]
  3. Bello-Rivero I, Garcia-Vega Y, Duncan-Roberts Y, Vazquez-Blomquistc D, Santana-Milian H, Besada-Perez V, Rios-Cabrera M: HeberFERON, a new formulation of IFNs with improved pharmacodynamics: Perspective for cancer treatment. Semin Oncol. 2018 Jan;45(1-2):27-33. doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2018.04.007. Epub 2018 May 4. [Article]
  4. Tau G, Rothman P: Biologic functions of the IFN-gamma receptors. Allergy. 1999 Dec;54(12):1233-51. doi: 10.1034/j.1398-9995.1999.00099.x. [Article]
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Clinical Trials

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PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedTreatmentChronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)1
4TerminatedTreatmentCGD Gene Mutation / CGD Response to IFNg / Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) / IFN-Gamma Therapy / Immunodeficiency syndromes1
3CompletedTreatmentBreast Cancer1
3CompletedTreatmentChronic Prostatitis (CP)1
3CompletedTreatmentExternal Genital Warts / Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections1

Pharmacoeconomics

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Properties

State
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Experimental Properties
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Drug created at August 11, 2020 22:11 / Updated at October 07, 2021 12:09