Which among the following is a bioactive molecule that is used as immunosuppressive agent in organ transplant patient obtained from Trichoderma polysporum? |
Streptokinase Cyclosporin A Statins All of the above |
Cyclosporin A |
The correct answer is Option (2) – Cyclosporin A. Cyclosporin A is a bioactive molecule that is widely used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplant patients. It plays a crucial role in preventing organ rejection by suppressing the immune system's response to the transplanted organ. This important medication is derived from the fungus Trichoderma polysporum. Streptokinase, produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and genetically modified, serves as a "clot buster" in the removal of blood clots from the vessels of individuals who have experienced a heart attack. Statins produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus have been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol.
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