The evolution and future of immunosuppression in renal transplantation

Semin Nephrol. 1997 Jul;17(4):364-72.

Abstract

Since the early 1960s, a number of new immunosuppressive agents have been introduced to clinical transplantation. This review will be confined to mechanism of actions, and important gains and concerns of new microemulsion formulation of cyclosporine A (Neoral), mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), FK506, brequinar sodium, sirolimus (rapamycin), leflunomide, and 15-deoxyspergualin. We will also review some of the recent studies with monoclonal antibodies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • Graft Rejection / immunology
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Immune Tolerance / drug effects
  • Immunosuppression Therapy* / methods
  • Immunosuppression Therapy* / trends
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Kidney Transplantation / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Immunosuppressive Agents