| Literature DB >> 15772896 |
Abstract
Mitsubishi Pharma Corp and Novartis AG are developing fingolimod, an orally active immunosuppressant affecting lymphocyte re-circulation, for the potential prevention of transplant rejection and the treatment of autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis. Fingolimodis a synthetic sphingosine analog that becomes phosphorylated in vivo and acts as a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15772896
Source DB: PubMed Journal: IDrugs ISSN: 1369-7056