Cyclosporine is a calcineurin inhibitor known for its immunomodulatory properties that prevent organ transplant rejection and treat various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. It is isolated from the fungus Beauveria nivea. Initially manufactured by Sandoz and approved for use by the FDA in 1983, cyclosporine is now available in various products by Novar...
Cyclosporine is approved for a variety of conditions. Firstly, it is approved for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in allogeneic kidney, liver, and heart transplants. It is also used to prevent bone marrow transplant rejection. For the above indications, cyclosporine can be used in conjunction with azathioprine and corticosteroids. Finally, cyclosporine ca...
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Bethesda, Maryland, United States
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Center for Health Sciences, Los Angeles, California, United States
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Children's Hospital of Oakland, Oakland, California, United States
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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