Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion
Cancer Terms ->
Drugs and Chemicals ->
Pharmacologic Substance ->
Biological Response Modifier ->
Immunosuppressant -> Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion Definition
An topical ophthalmic formulation containing cyclosporine, an undecapeptide produced by the fungus Beauveria nivea, with immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory activities. The exact therapeutic mechanism of action of cyclosporine is not known but may involve binding to the cellular protein cytophilin, resulting in inhibition of the enzyme calcineurin. This agent appears to specifically and reversibly inhibit immunocompetent lymphocytes in the G0-or G1-phase of the cell cycle. T-lymphocytes are preferentially inhibited with T-helper cells as the primary target. Cyclosporine also inhibits lymphokine production and release.
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion Synonyms
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion, Restasis
Terms in Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion category
Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods
No reproduction or republication permitted.