Treatment of autoimmunity
For each of the therapeutic agents listed below, provide a brief explanation of the mechanism of action as a treatment of autoimmunity or recipients of organ transplantation.
- Tacrolimus (FK506) & Cyclosporin A:
- Corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone):
- NASIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents):
- Humanized monoclonal antibody, anti-IL2R:
- Cytotoxic agents (e.g. methotrexate, cyclophosphamide):
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