Chapter 41.5, Problem 1R

Summary Introduction

To review:

The working of the cyclosporin drug, which interrupts the development of T cell.

Introduction:

The cyclosporin is a class of immunosuppressant, which is administered to the patients who face organ rejection. The transplanted organ can be rejected by the body due to the cell-mediated immunity, which can be suppressed by the inhibition of the T-cell development. The cyclosporin drug acts by interrupting the development of T cell and suppress the immune system of the patient.