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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).

Also Known As:

Ciclosporin; Cyclosporin; Cyclosporin A; Neoral; Sandimmune; CsA-Neoral; CyA-NOF; Cyclosporine A; OL 27-400; Sandimmun; Sandimmun Neoral; CsA Neoral; CsANeoral; CyA NOF; OL 27 400; OL 27400

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antifungal Agents
Antirheumatic Agents
Calcineurin Inhibitors
Dermatologic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Immunosuppressive Agents

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Cyclic Peptides: 530
    - Cyclosporins: 35
      - Cyclosporine: 17157
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Peptides: 82426
  - Cyclic Peptides: 530
    - Cyclosporins: 35
      - Cyclosporine: 17157

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