NEET2018ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareActual
Cyclosporin is used as
Options
- Aclot buster
- Bimmunosuppressant
- Cprophylactic for viruses
- Dprophylactic for marasmus.
Correct answer
B. immunosuppressant
Step-by-step 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.