Cryptococcus neoformans isolates from transplant recipients are not selected for resistance to calcineurin inhibitors by current immunosuppressive regimens.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The immunosuppressants tacrolimus (FK506) and cyclosporine A inhibit calcineurin and have potent antifungal activity. In this study, 24% of Cryptococcus neoformans isolates from solid-organ transplant patients exhibited altered sensitivity to these drugs, which may have an impact on the infectious course but does not appear to be the consequence of immunosuppressive therapy.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Blankenship, JR; Singh, N; Alexander, BD; Heitman, J

Published Date

  • January 2005

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 43 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 464 - 467

PubMed ID

  • 15635017

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC540157

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0095-1137

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1128/JCM.43.1.464-467.2005

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States