Pegylation involves the attachment of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer chain to a molecule, which changes the physical properties of the molecule1
PEGYLATION CONTRIBUTES TO THE EXTENDED PRESENCE OF INTERFERON IN THE BODY, ALLOWING FOR AN EVERY-TWO-WEEKS DOSING SCHEDULE1
- Pegylation has been used to augment medications, but never before has it been applied to a treatment for relapsing MS1-4