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All of the following statements about immunosuppressants are true EXCEPT :

A
Sirolimus acts by inhibiting the action of IL–2
B
Tacrolimus inhibits calcineurin pathway
C
Mycophenolate acts by inhibiting GMP dehydrogenase
D
Cyclosporine is an integeral component of transplant rejection regimen
High-Yield Explanation
Mycophenolate mofetil acts by blocking IMP dehydrogenase. Cyclosporine and tacrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors that act by decreasing the transcription of IL-2 gene. Cyclo­sporine is commonly used to prevent rejection in transplant recipients. Sirolimus acts by inhibiting mTOR (a tyrosine kinase) that is the target of IL-2.

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