Tag: Graft rejection

With over 42,000 organ transplants in the U.S. in 2022, preventing rejection is critical [1.7.1]. So, **which hormone prevents graft rejection?** The primary answer lies in a class of potent, immune-suppressing hormones known as **glucocorticoids**, and their synthetic versions, corticosteroids [1.2.1, 1.2.2].

Immunological rejection is the most common cause of corneal graft failure, affecting 10 to 50% of patients depending on their risk profile. A carefully managed post-operative regimen is therefore essential, which raises the question: **What medication is given after corneal transplant?**