Cyclosporin-A is produced by a fungus called Trichoderma polysporum. What is the importance of this in the medical field?

immunosuppressive agent

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lowers the blood cholesterol

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used in lowering the blood pressure

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used in controlling blood sugar level

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The correct option is A
immunosuppressive agent

Cyclosporine, is an immunosuppressant drug widely used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.

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Cyclosporin-A is produced by a fungus called Trichoderma polysporum. What is the importance of this in the medical field?

The correct option is A immunosuppressive agent Cyclosporine, is an immunosuppressant drug widely used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.

The correct option is A
immunosuppressive agent

Cyclosporine, is an immunosuppressant drug widely used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.