A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed).

Anotace

a specific drug: do not confuse with CYCLOSPORINS

DUI

D016572 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0025279

RN

83HN0GTJ6D

CAS

Cyclosporin A

Předchozí užití

Peptides (1966-1970); Peptides, Cyclic (1971-1981); Cyclosporins (1982-1991); Immunosuppressive Agents (1966-1991)

Historická pozn.

1992(1982)

Veřejná pozn.

1992(1982); for CYCLOSPORIN A see CYCLOSPORINS 1982-1991