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azathioprine and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency

azathioprine has been researched along with Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency 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.

Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency: Autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the mevalonate kinase gene. Because of the mutations cholesterol biosynthesis is disrupted and MEVALONIC ACID accumulates. It is characterized by a range of symptoms, including dysmorphic FACIES, psychomotor retardation, CATARACT, hepatosplenomegaly, CEREBELLAR ATAXIA, elevated IMMUNOGLOBULIN D, and recurrent febrile crises with FEVER; LYMPHADENOPATHY; ARTHRALGIA; EDEMA; and rash.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report on two brothers with hyperimmunoglobulinemia D (patient 1: serum immunoglobulin D [IgD] concentration initially 61 IU/ml, later on 340 IU/ml; patient 2: serum IgD concentration 144 IU/ml; normal <100 IU/ml, 97th centile) and periodic fever syndrome (HIDS)."1.35B cell cytopenia in two brothers with hyper-IgD and periodic fever syndrome. ( Ganschow, R; Sornsakrin, M; Wenner, K, 2009)

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
Sornsakrin, M1
Wenner, K1
Ganschow, R1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency

ArticleYear
B cell cytopenia in two brothers with hyper-IgD and periodic fever syndrome.
    European journal of pediatrics, 2009, Volume: 168, Issue:7

    Topics: Agammaglobulinemia; Azathioprine; B-Lymphocytes; Child; Fever; Glucocorticoids; Heterozygote; Humans

2009