Identification
- Generic Name
- Albinterferon Alfa-2B
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB05396
- Background
Albumin-interferon alpha (Albuferon) is a novel, long-acting form of interferon alpha. Recombinant interferon alpha is approved for the treatment of hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and a broad range of cancers. Human Genome Sciences modified interferon alpha to improve its pharmacological properties by using the company's proprietary albumin fusion technology. Human Genome Sciences is developing Albuferon as a potential treatment for chronic hepatitis C. The drug was under investigation as an alternative to pegylated IFN-α-2a for the treatment of hepatitis C. In response to an FDA ruling, Novartis and Human Genome Sciences announced on October 5, 2010 that they ceased development of the drug.
- Type
- Biotech
- Groups
- Investigational
- Biologic Classification
- Protein Based Therapies
Interferons - Protein Chemical Formula
- C3796H5937N1015O1143S50
- Protein Average Weight
- 85700.0 Da
- Sequences
- Not Available
- Synonyms
- alb-IFN
- Albinterferon
- Albinterferon Alfa-2B
- Albuferon alpha
- Albumin-interferon alpha
Pharmacology
- Indication
Investigated for use/treatment in hepatitis (viral, C).
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Not Available
- Mechanism of action
Interferons belong to a family of proteins known as cytokines that occur naturally in the human body. Cytokines control cellular processes, such as cell growth, activation, migration and aging. While the precise mechanism of action for interferon alpha is not known, research has demonstrated direct antiviral activity in patients with diseases like hepatitis C, as well as immune-modulating and direct antitumor effects in certain types of cancer.
- Absorption
Not Available
- Volume of distribution
Not Available
- Protein binding
Not Available
- Metabolism
- Not Available
- Route of elimination
Not Available
- Half-life
Not Available
- Clearance
Not Available
- Adverse Effects
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Not Available
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
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interactions in your softwareAcenocoumarol The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Albinterferon Alfa-2B. Acetaminophen The metabolism of Acetaminophen can be decreased when combined with Albinterferon Alfa-2B. Acyclovir The metabolism of Acyclovir can be decreased when combined with Albinterferon Alfa-2B. Agomelatine The metabolism of Agomelatine can be decreased when combined with Albinterferon Alfa-2B. Albendazole The metabolism of Albendazole can be decreased when combined with Albinterferon Alfa-2B. - Food Interactions
- Not Available
Products
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- Albuferon
Categories
- ATC Codes
- L03AB12 — Albinterferon alfa-2b
- Drug Categories
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
- Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents
- Biological Factors
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors (strength unknown)
- Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
- Cytokines
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
- Interferon Type I
- Interferons
- Peptides
- Proteins
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- Not Available
- Kingdom
- Organic Compounds
- Super Class
- Organic Acids
- Class
- Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Sub Class
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
- Direct Parent
- Peptides
- Alternative Parents
- Not Available
- Substituents
- Not Available
- Molecular Framework
- Not Available
- External Descriptors
- Not Available
- Affected organisms
- Not Available
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 4DVS4AG4DF
- CAS number
- 472960-22-8
References
- General References
- Osborn BL, Olsen HS, Nardelli B, Murray JH, Zhou JX, Garcia A, Moody G, Zaritskaya LS, Sung C: Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies of a human serum albumin-interferon-alpha fusion protein in cynomolgus monkeys. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Nov;303(2):540-8. [Article]
- External Links
- PubChem Substance
- 347910117
- Wikipedia
- Albinterferon
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 2 Completed Treatment Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection 2 2 Completed Treatment Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection 1 1 Completed Treatment Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection 1 1 Completed Treatment Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection / Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections 1 1, 2 Terminated Treatment Chronic Hepatitis B Infection 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
- Not Available
- Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Liquid
- Experimental Properties
- Not Available
Enzymes
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Inhibitor
- General Function
- Oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, reduced flavin or flavoprotein as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen
- Specific Function
- Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
- Gene Name
- CYP1A2
- Uniprot ID
- P05177
- Uniprot Name
- Cytochrome P450 1A2
- Molecular Weight
- 58293.76 Da
References
- Delaporte E, Renton KW: Cytochrome P4501A1 and cytochrome P4501A2 are downregulated at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels by conditions resulting in interferon-alpha/beta induction. Life Sci. 1997;60(10):787-96. doi: 10.1016/s0024-3205(97)00006-4. [Article]
Drug created at November 18, 2007 18:24 / Updated at February 21, 2021 18:51