Tacrolimus pharmacology and nonclinical studies: from FK506 to protopic.

Tacrolimus (FK506) is a calcineurin inhibitor with potent immunomodulating properties. It has been marketed worldwide since 1993-1994 for the rejection of liver and kidney transplants (Prograf). The pharmacologic properties of tacrolimus resulted in its development as an ointment for the treatment o...

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Main Authors: Bekersky, I, Lilja, H, Lawrence, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001