Immunosuppressive Drugs Flashcards
Cyclosporine MOA
binds to CR protein cyclophilin and inhibitis calcineurin activity
Tacrolimus MOA
binds to CR protein FKBP and inhibits calcineurin activity
Sirolimus MOA
binds to FKBP and inhbits enzyme in cell cycle progression (mTOR)- blocks G1 to S
Mycophenolate Mofetil MOA
metaboite inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH)- important in guanine nucleotide synthesis - B and T cells highly dependent on
Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) MOA
binds to thymocytes in circulation and leads to lymphopenia and impaired T cell
Muromonab - CD3 MOA
Blocks antigen recognition on T cell receptor complex. Antibody binds to E chain
Daclizumab or Basiliximab MOA
binds to IL-2 receptor on activated T cells and blocks IL-2 mediated T cell activation