Functional Comparison of Interferon‐α Subtypes Reveals Potent Hepatitis B Virus Suppression by a Concerted Action of Interferon‐α and Interferon‐γ Signaling

Abstract

A concerted IFN-α and IFN-γ response in liver, which could be efficiently elicited by IFN-α subtype 14, is associated with potent HBV suppression. These data deepen the understanding of the divergent activities of IFN-α subtypes and the mechanism underlying the synergism between IFN-α and IFN-γ signaling, with implications for improved IFN therapy and HBV curative strategies.