SANDIMMUNE
\sˈandɪmjˌuːn], \sˈandɪmjˌuːn], \s_ˈa_n_d_ɪ_m_j_ˌuː_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed).
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.