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ypeg-interferon alpha-2a

Development stage
Phase 3
Lead developer
Roche
Modality
Biodegradable Polymers → Polymer-based Nanoparticles → Nanoparticles → Drug Delivery Systems, Cytokines & Interferons → Recombinant Proteins and Enzymes
Administration
Subcutaneous
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Overview

ypeg-interferon alpha-2a is a pegylated form of recombinant human interferon alpha-2a engineered to extend circulation time and enhance antiviral and immunomodulatory activity compared with unmodified interferon alpha-2a. Like other type I interferons, it binds the interferon alpha/beta receptor complex on target cells and activates JAK-STAT signaling, inducing expression of interferon-stimulated genes that mediate antiviral, antiproliferative, and immune-modulating effects. It is being developed as a long-acting cytokine therapy, most likely for chronic viral infections or related immune indications, although detailed public information on its specific developer, proprietary formulation, and clinical program is limited.

Brand names
PaigePeg-Bio
Other names
Y-shaped peginterferon alfa-2aYPEG-IFN-alfa-2aYPEG-IFN-alfa2aYPEG-IFN-alfa 2arecombinant human peginterferon alfa-2a (YPEG)
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Targets

IFNAR2 (Interferon alpha/beta receptor subunit 2)IFNAR1 (Interferon alpha/beta receptor 1)

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