[PERSPECTIVES] Interferon {beta} for Multiple Sclerosis

Despite that the availability of new therapeutic options has expanded the multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapy arsenal, interferon β (IFN-β) remains an important therapy option in the current decision-making process. This review will summarize the present knowledge of IFN-β mechanism of action, the overall safety, and the short- and long-term efficacy of its use in relapsing remitting MS and clinically isolated syndromes. Data on secondary progressive MS is also provided, although no clear benefit was identified.

Source: Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine - November 1, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Jakimovski, D., Kolb, C., Ramanathan, M., Zivadinov, R., Weinstock-Guttman, B. Tags: Multiple Sclerosis PERSPECTIVES Source Type: research