Interferon Alfa-2B
This recombinant interferon protein boosts the immune system's natural antiviral and anticancer defenses. It has been used to treat chronic hepatitis B and C, hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular lymphoma, and other conditions. Common side effects include fatigue, fever, and depression, and monitoring is required during treatment.
Masse moléculaire
746,5000 g/mol
TPSA
113,00 Ų
Aires thérapeutiques
Mécanisme d'action
As a recombinant protein, it replicates the function of the naturally occurring human protein, supplementing or replacing deficient endogenous production to restore normal physiological activity.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
As a recombinant protein, it replicates the function of the naturally occurring human protein, supplementing or replacing deficient endogenous production to restore normal physiological activity.
Structure 2D
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SMILES
CCCN(CCOC1=C(C=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)Cl)C(=O)N2C=CN=C2.C(S(=O)(=O)[O-])(I)I.[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H16Cl3N3O2.CH2I2O3S.Na/c1-2-4-20(15(22)21-5-3-19-10-21)6-7-23-14-12(17)8-11(16)9-13(14)18;2-1(3)7(4,5)6;/h3,5,8-10H,2,4,6-7H2,1H3;1H,(H,4,5,6);/q;;+1/p-1
Molecular Formula
C16H17Cl3I2N3NaO5S
HBD / HBA
- / 6
Liaisons Rotatives
7
Atomes Lourds
31
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Foire aux questions
This recombinant interferon protein boosts the immune system's natural antiviral and anticancer defenses. It has been used to treat chronic hepatitis B and C, hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular lymphoma, and other conditions. Common side effects include fatigue, fever, and depression, and monitoring is required during treatment.
As a recombinant protein, it replicates the function of the naturally occurring human protein, supplementing or replacing deficient endogenous production to restore normal physiological activity.
Yes, Interferon Alfa-2B is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Protein.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201558. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 71306834. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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