The Use of Interferons in the Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Abstract

Interferons are polypeptides that naturally occur in the human body as a part of the innate immune response. By harnessing these immunomodulatory functions, synthetic interferons have shown efficacy in combating various diseases including cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. This article closely examines the qualities of interferon alfa and interferon gamma and the evidence behind their use in the 2 most common types of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, namely, mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome.

Keywords: Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; Interferon alfa; Interferon gamma; Interferons; Mycosis fungoides; Sézary syndrome.