Bocci V
Institute of General Physiology, University of Siena, Italy.
J Interferon Cytokine Res. 1999 Aug;19(8):859-61. doi: 10.1089/107999099313361.
The controversial concept of oral delivery of interferon (IFN) is reviewed in relation to possible mechanisms of action. Although there is a rational basis and some positive clinical results for believing that it may work, problems remain to understand which is the most effective IFN preparation and why. Owing to a minimal cost and lack of toxicity, the oral as well as other unconventional routes of IFN delivery deserve to be evaluated because they may become useful.
