Alpha-interferon in childhood: a review

Nouv Rev Fr Hematol (1978). 1994:36 Suppl 1:S47-9.

Abstract

Pediatric current and potential indications of alpha-interferon (alpha-IFN) are reviewed. Further prospective studies are needed for myeloproliferative diseases, acute leukemias, chronic hepatitis severe hemangiomas, and chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Hemangioma / drug therapy
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Interferon Type I / adverse effects
  • Interferon Type I / therapeutic use*
  • Leukemia / drug therapy
  • Pediatrics*
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / drug therapy
  • Recombinant Proteins

Substances

  • Interferon Type I
  • Recombinant Proteins