Avonex, Betaseron, and Rebif are all interferon beta products. While their exact mechanism of action for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown, there are several hypotheses regarding how they work. In theory, the interferon drugs seal off the blood brain barrier and inhibit the T cells from being activated. This prevents the T cells from entering the central nervous system (CNS) and destroying myelin, and ultimately, the nerve axons.
Avonex, Betaseron, and Rebif are all interferon beta products.
While their exact mechanism of action for treating multiple
sclerosis (MS) is unknown, there are several hypotheses regarding
how they work. In theory, the interferon drugs seal...
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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation answered:Avonex, Betaseron, and Rebif are all interferon beta products. While their exact mechanism of action for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown, there are several hypotheses regarding how they work. In theory, the interferon drugs seal off the blood brain barrier and inhibit the T cells from being activated. This prevents the T cells from entering the central nervous system (CNS) and destroying myelin, and ultimately, the nerve axons.Avonex, Betaseron, and Rebif are all interferon beta products. While their exact mechanism of action for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown, there are several hypotheses regarding how they work. In theory, the interferon drugs seal... More