[complex, lipid-soluble, macrocyclic lactone produced by the Japanese soil bacterium Streptomyces tsukubaensis; experimental immunosuppressant which inhibits T-lymphocyte activation and fungal growth by binding to peptidyl prolyl isomerase, forming a complex which interferes with calcium signaling. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0729218FK506
- Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: Antibiotics
[IM600] IMMUNE SUPPRESSANTS