Rapamune

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Sirolimus
Sirolimus (INN) is a relatively new immunosuppressant drug used to prevent rejection in organ transplantation, and is especially useful in kidney transplants. It is also known as rapamycin. Sirolimus is a macrolide ("-mycin") first discovered as a product of the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus in a soil sample from an island called Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island. It is marketed under the trade name Rapamune by Wyeth.
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Rapamune
Rap·a·mune A trademark for the drug sirolimus. sirolimus Rapamune Pharmacologic class: Macrocyclic lactone Therapeutic class: Immunosuppressant [more]Rapamune - Community and Resources


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