The Oropharyngeal Delivery of Interferons: Where Are We and Where Do We Need to Go?
- 1 August 1999
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research
- Vol. 19 (8) , 859-861
- https://doi.org/10.1089/107999099313361
Abstract
The controversial concept of oral delivery of interferon (IFN) is reviewed in relation to possible mechanisms of action. Although there is a rational basis and some positive clinical results for believing that it may work, problems remain to understand which is the most effective IFN preparation and why. Owing to a minimal cost and lack of toxicity, the oral as well as other unconventional routes of IFN delivery deserve to be evaluated because they may become useful.Keywords
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