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Cyclosporine: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Cyclic undecapeptide calcineurin inhibitor for immunosuppression in transplantation. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activity, str...

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immunosuppressant calcineurin transplant

Overview

Cyclic undecapeptide calcineurin inhibitor for immunosuppression in transplantation.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameCyclosporine

Mechanism of Action

Cyclosporin-FKBP complex inhibits calcineurin blocking T-cell activation gene transcription.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameCyclosporine
CategoryPeptide Drugs

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