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Interferon gamma-1b

Generic Name
Interferon gamma-1b
Brand Names
Actimmune
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
98059-61-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
21K6M2I7AG

Overview

Human Interferon gamma-1b (140 residues), produced from E. coli. Production of Actimmune is achieved by fermentation of a genetically engineered Escherichia coli bacterium containing the DNA which encodes for the human protein. Purification of the product is achieved by conventional column chromatography. The sequence displayed is a cDNA sequence which codes for human interferon gamma, as described by Gray et. al. and not specifically interferon gamma 1b.

Background

Human Interferon gamma-1b (140 residues), produced from E. coli. Production of Actimmune is achieved by fermentation of a genetically engineered Escherichia coli bacterium containing the DNA which encodes for the human protein. Purification of the product is achieved by conventional column chromatography. The sequence displayed is a cDNA sequence which codes for human interferon gamma, as described by Gray et. al. and not specifically interferon gamma 1b.

Indication

Interferon gamma-1b is used for the treatment of Chronic granulomatous disease and Osteopetrosis.

Associated Conditions

  • Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
  • Severe, malignant Osteopetrosis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/04/22
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Centre Hospitalier Et Universitaire De Limoges
2024/11/19
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
2024/07/31
Phase 2
Recruiting
Sawa Ito, MD
2021/07/27
Phase 2
Recruiting
2018/11/20
Phase 1
Terminated
2018/06/07
N/A
Completed
2016/01/28
Phase 2
Completed
2015/10/22
Phase 2
Completed
2015/01/15
Phase 1
Terminated
2013/10/18
Phase 2
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc.
75987-111
SUBCUTANEOUS
100 ug in 0.5 mL
10/12/2020

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
IMUKIN Interferon Gamma-1b recombinant human (2 million IU)/100microgram/0.5mL
48404
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals
Medicine
A
4/8/1994
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