Cyclosporine A
Cyclic undecapeptide calcineurin inhibitor
11 Amino Acids · MW: 1202.61
Amino Acids
11
Molecular Weight
1202.61
Half-life
~8 h systemic; ocular residence hours
Research Score
4.9
Studies
95
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Cyclosporine A?
An approved ophthalmic peptide used to treat inflammatory dry eye disease. It helps reduce ocular surface inflammation and can improve tear production and symptom burden.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
tear-film stabilization
ocular anti-inflammatory
symptom relief
Research Summary
Cyclosporine A is one of the best-established peptide-based eye therapies and is widely used in prescription dry-eye drops. Its role is primarily ocular-surface anti-inflammatory treatment rather than glaucoma or macular disease.
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