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Glossary Calcineurin Inhibitors

medications that suppress immune response by blocking calcineurin activity

Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) are a class of medications that suppress the immune system by blocking the activity of calcineurin, a protein involved in activating T-cells. They are commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat autoimmune diseases. In dermatology, CNIs like tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are used topically to manage conditions such as atopic dermatitis and certain types of alopecia, as they help reduce inflammation and immune response in the skin.

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research The Many Faces of Calcineurin Inhibitor Toxicity—What the FK?

97 citations , January 2020 in “Advances in chronic kidney disease”

This review describes the toxicities associated with calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplantation, which include nephrotoxicity, cardiovascular and endocrine issues, and quality of life impacts, without reporting new clinical results.

research Endocrine effects of long-term calcineurin inhibitor use in solid organ transplant recipients

7 citations , August 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology”

The authors concluded that incorporating routine endocrinology consultations into transplant care could address CNI-related endocrine toxicities, but prospective studies are needed to assess the impact on graft and patient survival.

research Update on the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors in cutaneous lupus erythematosus

9 citations , February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy”

This review discusses topical calcineurin inhibitors for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for more comparative studies with corticosteroids.

Scalp Atrophy Secondary to Steroid Use in Patients With Scarring Alopecia: Are Topical Steroids Superior to Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors?

research Scalp atrophy secondary to steroid use in patients with scarring alopecia: are topical steroids superior to topical calcineurin inhibitors?

1 citations , November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This commentary discusses whether topical steroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors are better for treating scalp atrophy caused by steroid use in patients with scarring alopecia, but specific results or conclusions are not provided.

research Calcineurin/Nuclear Factor of Activated T-Cell Pathway in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

August 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology”

This review discusses the calcineurin/NFAT pathway's role in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, noting its involvement in tumor development, skin cell behavior, and the tumor microenvironment; it reports no new results.

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community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

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