azathioprine has been researched along with Hyperplasia of Thymus Gland in 3 studies
Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Myasthenia gravis is a rare, auto-immune neuromuscular junction disorder." | 2.44 | [Myasthenia gravis]. ( Fleury, MC; Tranchant, C, 2008) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (66.67) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (33.33) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Fleury, MC | 1 |
| Tranchant, C | 1 |
| Schalke, BC | 1 |
| Mertens, HG | 1 |
| Kirchner, T | 1 |
| Wegener, S | 1 |
| Müller-Hermelink, HK | 1 |
| Ricken, D | 1 |
1 review available for azathioprine and Hyperplasia of Thymus Gland
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Myasthenia gravis].
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived; Azat | 2008 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Hyperplasia of Thymus Gland
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Long-term treatment with azathioprine abolishes thymic lymphoid follicular hyperplasia in myasthenia gravis.
Topics: Azathioprine; Humans; Long-Term Care; Myasthenia Gravis; Thymectomy; Thymus Hyperplasia | 1987 |
[Current results of the treatment of pseudoparalytic myasthenia gravis with immunosuppressive agents].
Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Antibodies; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Cholinesterase I | 1972 |