What type of drug is cyclosporin?

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It suppresses immune response while an organ transplantation.

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The correct option is B It suppresses immune response while an organ transplantation.
Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressive agent used in organ transplant patient. It is produced by fungus Trichoderma polysporum.
So, the correct option is 'it suppresses immune response while an organ transplantation'.

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What type of drug is cyclosporin?

The correct option is B It suppresses immune response while an organ transplantation.Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressive agent used in organ transplant patient. It is produced by fungus Trichoderma polysporum.So, the correct option is 'it suppresses immune response while an organ transplantation'.