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Myfortic Escalation

East Carolina University · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Myfortic (mycophenolate sodium) is an inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor that suppresses T and B lymphocyte proliferation to prevent organ rejection.

Myfortic (mycophenolate sodium) is an inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor that suppresses T and B lymphocyte proliferation to prevent organ rejection. Used for Prevention of acute organ rejection in adult patients receiving allogeneic renal transplants (as part of combination immunosuppressive regimen).

At a glance

Generic nameMyfortic Escalation
Also known asEnteric-coated mycophenolate sodium
SponsorEast Carolina University
Drug classInosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor
TargetIMPDH type II
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Myfortic selectively inhibits IMPDH type II, an enzyme critical for guanosine nucleotide synthesis in lymphocytes. By depleting guanosine nucleotides, it preferentially suppresses proliferation of T and B cells while sparing other cell types, thereby reducing the immune response against transplanted organs. The escalation formulation refers to dose titration protocols used in transplant maintenance therapy.

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