Q173 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (26 May) · Zoology

Cyclosporin is used as

  • A
    clot buster
  • Correct answer
    B
    immunosuppressant
  • C
    prophylactic for viruses
  • D
    prophylactic for marasmus.

Solution

Cyclosporin is used as immunosuppressant. This drug is derived from a fungus, Trichoderma polysporum and is used to prevent rejection of kidney, heart and liver transplants. Cyclosporin inhibits the activity of helper T-cells that act against foreign bodies.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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