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Immunomodulators, what are they?
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group of compounds (e.g. interleukins and interferons) that alter immune response via interactions with T cells, B cells, APCs
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Interferons
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Subset of immunomodulators.
Family of peptides. Produced in response to viral infection. |
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IFN-a
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blocks viral transcription/translation
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IFN-a uses
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Hepatitis B, used with lamivudine
adefovir, entecavir as salvage for Hep B & C Papillomaviruses |
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IFN-a toxicity
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Influenza-like symptoms
CNS disorders hematologic toxicities |