대한약학회:학술대회논문집 (Proceedings of the PSK Conference)
- 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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- Pages.214-217
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- 2002
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Characteristics of Cyclosporin A in Rats and Rabbits
- Lee, Yong-Bok (College of Pharmacy and Institute of Bioequivalence and Bridging Study, Chonnam National University)
- 발행 : 2002.10.01
초록
Cyclosporin A (CSA) is a poorly water-soluble cyclic peptide comprising 11 amino acids. It inhibits T-lymphocyte function that plays an important role in the induction of immune response. The potent immunosuppressive activity of CSA has been used for the prevention of rejection following transplantation of liver, kidney and bone marrow, etc. The use of CSA has been often limited by several disadvantages including low bioavailability, narrow therapeutic window, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and neurotoxicity. Moreover, CSA injection is limited to patients who are unable to take the oral preparations, because it has a risk of anaphylactic shock and nephrotoxicity due to Cremophor EL
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