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azathioprine and Nephritis, Hereditary

azathioprine has been researched along with Nephritis, Hereditary in 2 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.

Nephritis, Hereditary: A group of inherited conditions characterized initially by HEMATURIA and slowly progressing to RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. The most common form is the Alport syndrome (hereditary nephritis with HEARING LOSS) which is caused by mutations in genes for TYPE IV COLLAGEN and defective GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gillion, V1
Jadoul, M1
Aydin, S1
Godefroid, N1
Karpouzas, J1
Psimenos, G1
Frimas, C1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Nephritis, Hereditary

ArticleYear
ANCA vasculitis in a patient with Alport syndrome: a difficult diagnosis but a treatable disease!
    BMC nephrology, 2017, Mar-29, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis; Az

2017
Hereditary nephritis associated with nephrotic syndrome.
    Helvetica paediatrica acta, 1974, Volume: 29, Issue:6

    Topics: Azathioprine; Child; Child, Preschool; Cyclophosphamide; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Kidney;

1974