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Ciclosporin and Mycophenolate-mofetil

University of Giessen · FDA-approved active Small molecule

This combination suppresses T-cell activation and proliferation through calcineurin inhibition (ciclosporin) and inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase inhibition (mycophenolate mofetil) to prevent organ rejection.

This combination suppresses T-cell activation and proliferation through calcineurin inhibition (ciclosporin) and inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase inhibition (mycophenolate mofetil) to prevent organ rejection. Used for Organ transplant rejection prevention, Autoimmune disease management.

At a glance

Generic nameCiclosporin and Mycophenolate-mofetil
SponsorUniversity of Giessen
Drug classImmunosuppressant combination
TargetCalcineurin (ciclosporin); IMPDH type II (mycophenolate mofetil)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Ciclosporin binds calcineurin and blocks IL-2 production and T-cell activation, while mycophenolate mofetil selectively inhibits IMPDH type II in T and B lymphocytes, reducing their proliferation. Together, they provide synergistic immunosuppression for transplant rejection prevention and autoimmune disease management.

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