Cyclic peptide calcineurin inhibitor; semi-synthetic analog of cyclosporin A, q.v., containing a modified MeBmt side chain. Prepn: S. Naicker et al., WO 9918120; eidem, US 6605593 (1999, 2003 both to Isotecknika). Stereoselective syntheses: S. Naiker et al. WO 03033526 (2003 to Isotechnika; Roche); B. Molino et al., WO 06014872 (2006 to AMR Technology). Pharmacology: W. P. Maksymowych et al., J. Rheumatol. 29, 1646 (2002) PubMed. Pharmacokinetics: M. Stalder et al., J. Heart Lung Transplant. 22, 1343 (2003) DOI PubMed. Efficacy in primate renal transplants: C. R. Gregory et al., Transplantation 78, 681 (2004) DOI PubMed. Review of preclinical studies and therapeutic potential: L. Aspeslet et al., Transplant. Proc. 33, 1048-1051 (2001) DOI PubMed; F. J. Dumont, Curr. Opin. Investig. Drugs 5, 542-550 (2004) PubMed. Clinical trial in plaque psoriasis: R. Bissonnette et al., J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 54, 472 (2006) DOI PubMed.
Immunosuppressant; antipsoriatic.
Immunosuppressant; Antipsoriatic; Calcineurin Inhibitor