rapamycin
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Rapamycin acts as an immunosuppressant in transplant patients to prevent organ rejection.
Definition:A substance that decreases the immune response
Example:Rapamycin is a macrolide antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus.
Definition:A class of antibiotics that have a large ring structure
Example:Researchers are studying how rapamycin can be used for immunotherapy in clinical settings.
Definition:The treatment of disease by activating or suppressing the immune system
Example:Studies using rapamycin have indicated potential for lifespan extension in model organisms.
Definition:The prolonging of the duration of an organism's life
Example:Rapamycin is used to prevent organ rejection in organ transplants.
Definition:The surgical procedure of replacing a diseased or nonfunctioning organ with a healthy one from a donor
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