Adding Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)to an Interferon Has Which Pharmacological Effect

question 17

Multiple Choice

Adding polyethylene glycol (PEG) to an interferon has which pharmacological effect on the interferon?

• A)Decreased first-pass effect
• B)Decreased cellular permeability
• C)Increased protein binding
• D)Increased drug half-life

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