Pharmacology and therapeutic potential of interferons

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• 作者：Peter M. George^a ; ^{p.george@imperial.ac.uk} ; Rekha Badiger^a ; William Alazawi^b ; Graham R. Foster^b ; Jane A. Mitchell^a
• 关键词：ET-1 ; endothelin 1 ; HBV ; hepatitis B virus ; HCV ; hepatitis C virus ; HIV ; human immunodeficiency virus ; IFN ; interferon ; IP10 ; interferon gamma induced protein 10 ; ISG ; interferon stimulated gene ; JAK ; Janus kinase ; MS ; multiple sclerosis ; PAH ; pulmonary a
• 刊名：Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：41_01637258
• 类别：pha
• 出版时间：July, 2012
• 卷：135
• 期：1
• 页码：44-53
• 文件大小：909 K

摘要

Interferon (IFN) is widely recognised to be an integral part of the innate immune response to viral infection. Since its initial discovery in 1957 by Isaacs and Lindenmann, various IFN sub-types have been identified and there are now three distinct classes recognised鈥擳ype I (IFN-伪 and IFN-尾), Type II (IFN-纬) and Type III (IFN-位), distinguished by their differing receptors. As well as displaying profound antiviral activity in vivo, IFN has anti-proliferative, cytotoxic and anti-tumoural roles. In an attempt to harness their immunomodulatory potential, investigators and clinicians have investigated the use of IFNs for the treatment of human diseases with considerable success. For example, IFN-伪 preparations are now a critical component in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C infection and IFN-尾 therapy is now the first line treatment for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. However, IFN therapy is also associated with significant morbidity and in some patients is poorly tolerated. In this review, we explore the scientific basis for IFN therapy and outline its therapeutic scope. We describe the commonly encountered side effects and attempt to explain the less well recognised pulmonary complications including emerging evidence of life threatening and irreversible pulmonary vascular pathology. Finally, we look to the future of interferon drug treatment, examining the potential for emerging therapies.