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Overview of immunosuppressive therapy in organ transplantation

M S MacGregor1, J A Bradley

  • 1University Departments of Surgery and Immunology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.

Immunosuppressive drugs have transformed organ transplantation from a hazardous experiment in the 1950s to a routine treatment in the 1990s. This article reviews current immunosuppressive drugs and the principles underlying their use. Newer agents on the horizon are also discussed.

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