The drug has been shown to have serious side effects, including poor wound healing and an increased risk of diabetes, when used at the high doses required for organ transplant patients. (ohmidog.com)
To validate this strategy, the researchers tried their test on stored blood plasma from organ transplant patients, some of whom had had confirmed rejection episodes. (sciencemag.org)
Cyclosporine (Atopica) is used in organ transplant patients because it suppresses the immune system to prevent the body from rejecting its new organ. (smartdogowners.com)