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ciclosporin. See cyclosporin. ciclosporin (cyclosporine) An immunosuppressant used in the treatment of the ocular manifestation of autoimmune diseases, uveitis, scleritis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, ligneous conjunctivitis, and to prevent rejection of corneal grafts, etc. It is believed to exert its immunosuppressive effect by inhibiting the activation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes. See immunosuppressants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Thus, 10 cyclophilins wind up facing outward, with 10 cyclosporins sandwiched between them. Cyclosporins protect damaged neurons from dying, and have been shown to be potent neuroprotectants in models of acute brain attack including stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, and also the chronic Maas scientists and biotechnology partners are creating new generations of improved neuroprotectant cyclosporins, analogs and formulations. |
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