A recent study in the journal PNAS from the lab of Julie Overbaugh reveals a previously unknown antiviral function of a gene involved in the immune defense against Zika virus that has implications for ...
Interferons are a basic way that our bodies fight everything from the sniffles to certain cancers. Released by cells when threatened, these proteins tell nearby cells to, in a sense, “interfere” with ...
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the roles of the interferon (IFN) regulatory factors (IRFs): IRF1, IRF3, and IRF7 in infections by human coronaviruses ...
Despite potential benefits, the therapy remains in limited use for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Pegylated interferons are a meaningful therapeutic option for the treatment of ...
Antiviral therapy without interferon improved liver function in patients with hepatitis C virus infection-related advanced cirrhosis, according to data from an observational cohort study. Researchers ...