Question

Cyclosporin A is produced by which organism?

Answer 1

Cyclosporin A:

1. Cyclosporin A is a cyclic polypeptide that acts as an immunosuppressant.
2. It comprises eleven amino acids and is a product of fungal metabolism.

Production of Cyclosporin A:

1. Cyclosporin A is produced by fermentation of aerobic fungi Trichoderma polysporum.
2. It is produced by the process of submerged fermentation.