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cyclosporin A
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cyclosporin A [¦sī·klə‚spȯr·ən ′ā]
(biochemistry)
A cyclic peptide produced by some fungi. It inactivates helper T cells, making it useful as an immunosuppressive drug, especially in the prevention of graft rejection in transplantation surgery.


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Of course, the latter two therapies can lead to skin cancer, and many of the drugs used to treat the disease, including methotrexate and cyclosporin, also have serious side effects, including increased risk of cancer.
Immunosuppressive agents commonly used include Cyclosporin, Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate Mofetil and Azathioprine.
The text has an extensive list of substances currently being used as transdermal agents that are organized by drug class and include familiar drugs such as nicotine, fentanyl, cyclosporin, heparin, and estrogens.
 
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