Study Of JAK3 Inhibitor For The Prevention Of Acute Rejection In Kidney Transplant Patients

A new immunosuppressive drug based on the inhibition of an important enzyme in the immune system called JAK3, is being developed by Pfizer to prevent transplant rejection. In this research study, a JAK3 inhibitor or cyclosporine will be given to new kidney transplant patients for 12 months in addition to other standard transplant medications such as prednisone.