Orthoclone OKT3 and cyclosporine are two types of immunosuppressive agents that do not affect the entire immune system when given to prevent and treat allograft rejection
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The drug cyclosporine reduces rejection, especially in the early or inductive phase, without suppressing the entire immune system. Monoclonal antilymphocyte globulin, muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone OKT3), is derived from mouse antibodies and is used for the successful treatment of established allograft rejection without affecting the entire immune system.
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