The mechanism of action of cyclosporine is:
Correct Answer: Decrease in transcription of IL-2 gene
Description: Cyclosporine calcineurin inhibitor inhibits the dephosphorylation of NFAT leading to blocked of T cell activation by preventing IL2 Transcription. Tacrolimus (FK506):- is also calcineurin inhibitor which binds FK506 binding protein. IL2 receptor are blocked by Basiliximab, Daclizumab. TNF alphaBlocker :- Infliximab
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