interferon beta-1a (Avonex)
interferon beta-1a is an FDA-licensed reference biologic from Biogen Inc..
Reference product
Avonex interferon beta-1a
Biogen Inc.
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Molecular structure
Experimental 3D structure for interferon beta-1a from the RCSB Protein Data Bank (PDB 1AU1).
Interactive biological assembly from PDB entry 1AU1. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom, and inspect the full atomic structure right here, with no need to leave the page.
Exclusivity & patent cliffs
Reference approval
Approval date of the reference interferon beta-1a product.
30 yr 9 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
23 yr 8 mo ago
interferon beta-1a: frequently asked questions
Reference exclusivity, biosimilars, interchangeability, and patents for this molecule, from the FDA Purple Book.
Built from official FDA Purple Book records (monthly downloads, the Advanced Search interface, and the published Patent List), with reference-product, license-type, and exclusivity context for interferon beta-1a.
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