Tacrolimus exerts its effect by binding to which specific immunophilin?
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Correct answer: FK-binding protein (FKBP-12)
Tacrolimus (FK506) binds to FKBP-12. The resulting complex inhibits calcineurin, similar to the cyclosporine-cyclophilin complex, but tacrolimus is significantly more potent.
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