HeberFERON, a new formulation of IFNs with improved pharmacodynamics: Perspective for cancer treatment.

The rational combination of recombinant IFN-α2b and IFN-γ resulted in a new formulation of interferons (HeberFERON) with improved pharmacodynamics. In basal cell carcinomas HeberFERON produces a more rapid antitumor effect and results in a larger number of complete responses. In patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the administration of HeberFERON after surgery and radiotherapy results in an estimated overall survival of 19 months.

Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma with Interferons Alpha-2b and Gamma in Primary Care.

Introduction: Interferons have been used to treat basal cell carcinoma with positive results. Cuba's Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Center developed HeberPAG, a combined formulation of interferons alpha-2b and gamma, for treatment of basal cell carcinoma of any size, subtype and location.

Objective: Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using HeberPAG in primary care to treat basal cell carcinomas.

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characterization of a new formulation containing synergistic proportions of interferons alpha-2b and gamma (HeberPAG) in patients with mycosis fungoides: an open-label trial.

Background: The synergistic combination of interferon (IFN) alpha-2b and IFN gamma results in more potent in vitro biological effects mediated by both IFNs. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate by first time the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of this combination in patients with mycosis fungoides.

Methods: An exploratory, prospective, open-label clinical trial was conducted.