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azathioprine and Klinefelter Syndrome

azathioprine has been researched along with Klinefelter Syndrome in 1 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.

Klinefelter Syndrome: A form of male HYPOGONADISM, characterized by the presence of an extra X CHROMOSOME, small TESTES, seminiferous tubule dysgenesis, elevated levels of GONADOTROPINS, low serum TESTOSTERONE, underdeveloped secondary sex characteristics, and male infertility (INFERTILITY, MALE). Patients tend to have long legs and a slim, tall stature. GYNECOMASTIA is present in many of the patients. The classic form has the karyotype 47,XXY. Several karyotype variants include 48,XXYY; 48,XXXY; 49,XXXXY, and mosaic patterns ( 46,XY/47,XXY; 47,XXY/48,XXXY, etc.).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hypogonadism has been established as a cause of osteoporosis in males, and in this case would explain the occurrence of fractures in the absence of other major risk factors."1.31Osteoporosis with underlying connective tissue disease: an unusual case. ( De Silva, M; Prasad, R, 2002)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Prasad, R1
De Silva, M1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Klinefelter Syndrome

ArticleYear
Osteoporosis with underlying connective tissue disease: an unusual case.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2002, Volume: 966

    Topics: 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles; Accidental Falls; Adult; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Antibodies, Ant

2002