Interferon beta-1b
- Generic Name
- Interferon beta-1b
- Brand Names
- Betaferon, Betaseron, Extavia
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 145155-23-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- TTD90R31WZ
- Background
Human interferon beta (165 residues), cysteine 17 is substituted with serine. Produced in E. coli, no carbohydrates, MW=18.5kD
- Indication
Interferon beta-1b is a drug used for the treatment of relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis. It has been shown to slow the advance of the disease as well as to decrease the frequency of attacks.
- Associated Conditions
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)
- Associated Therapies
- -
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