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Which is one of the primary clinical indications for immunosuppressant agents?
Which is one of the primary clinical indications for immunosuppressant agents?
- Prevention of rejection in solid organ transplantation (correct)
- Treatment of autoimmune disorders
- Activation of complement and clotting systems
- Prevention of hyperacute rejection
What is the mechanism of action of cytotoxic antibodies in immunosuppression?
What is the mechanism of action of cytotoxic antibodies in immunosuppression?
- They block the activation of complement system
- They directly kill immune cells (correct)
- They prevent the binding of antigens to graft vascular endothelium
- They stimulate the immune system
What is the mechanism of action of interferons in stimulating the immune system?
What is the mechanism of action of interferons in stimulating the immune system?
- They promote thrombosis and ischemic necrosis
- They inhibit the activity of immune cells
- They enhance the activity of immune cells (correct)
- They neutralize antigens
What is the primary cause of hyperacute rejection in transplantation?
What is the primary cause of hyperacute rejection in transplantation?
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What are the two main categories of clinical uses for immunosuppressant agents?
What are the two main categories of clinical uses for immunosuppressant agents?
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