Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a progressive spinal disease characterized by ectopic bone ...

Respiratory illnesses that progress to pediatric asthma exacerbations are linked to a steeper rise in interferon expression in airways and blood.

A new study in the Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research (JICR) showed that a specific retinoic acid-inducible gene I ...

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a progressive spinal disease characterized by ectopic bone formation in the spine, leading to severe neurological symptoms due to spinal ...

There are three different types of thyroid dysfunction associated with IFN treatment: (1) autoimmune (often subclinical) hypothyroidism; (2) destructive thyroiditis; and (3) Graves ...

Interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) is a key transcription factor in the type I interferon signaling. Its activation must be tightly controlled to efficiently activate innate immunity while avoiding ...

This therapy employs systemic administration of the tissue hormone interferon-I combined with local application of Imiquimod. This combination showed promising results in topically accessible ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and ...