CYCLOSPORINE

CYCLOSPORINE is an immunosuppressant drug used to treat certain autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. It is also used to prevent organ rejection in people who have had organ transplants. It is a cyclic polypeptide composed of 11 amino acids and is derived from the fungus Tolypocladium inflatum. It works by suppressing the body's immune system, which helps to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain.

Chemical Name:

CYCLOSPORINE

CAS No:

79217-60-0

Molecular Fomula:

C62H111N11O12

Formula Weight:

1202.61

Chemical Uses

Description:

Cyclosporine, also known as cyclosporin A, is a cyclic polypeptide produced by the fungus Beauveria nivea. It is an immunosuppressive drug used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis, and to treat severe cases of psoriasis. It works by inhibiting the activity of the immune system’s T-cells (also known as T-lymphocytes).

Uses:

CYCLOSPORINE is an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation. It is a cyclic peptide derived from a fungus, Tolypocladium inflatum, and is used to treat a variety of autoimmune diseases, including organ transplant rejection, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn’s Disease.

CYCLOSPORINE works by blocking the action of certain cells of the immune system. In particular, it blocks T cells, which are one of the main types of white blood cells in the immune system. T cells recognize foreign bodies and trigger an immune response. By blocking the action of the T cells, CYCLOSPORINE helps to suppress the body’s immune response, which in turn prevents organ rejection after transplantation.

Chemical Properties