What is the primary purpose of immunosuppressants in transplant patients?
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In 2024, over 48,000 organ transplants were performed in the United States, a feat made possible by modern medicine [1.8.1, 1.8.3]. So, **what is the primary purpose of immunosuppressants in transplant patients?** These vital medications prevent the recipient's immune system from rejecting the new organ [1.2.3, 1.2.4].
