Cyclosporin A, used as an immune suppressive agent is obtained from:

Bacterium Bacillus subtilis

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Fungus Trichoderma polysporum

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Fungus Plasmopara viticola

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Both a and b

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The correct option is B Fungus Trichoderma polysporum
Cyclosporin A is obtained from fermentative activity of fungus – Trichoderma polysporum. It has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and immune suppressive properties. Its major mode of action is inhibition of the production of cytokines involved in the regulation of T-cell activation and therefore, prevents rejection.

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