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azathioprine and Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases 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.

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases: Genetic immunologic deficiency diseases and syndromes due to mutations in genes involved in IMMUNITY generally characterized by an increased susceptibility to infectious diseases. They are often associated with AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE manifestations.

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Both, T1
Dalm, VASH1
Richardson, SA1
van Schie, N1
van den Broek, LM1
de Vries, AC1
van Hagen, PM1
Rombach, SM1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

ArticleYear
Inflammatory bowel disease in primary immunodeficiency disorders is a heterogeneous clinical entity requiring an individualized treatment strategy: A systematic review.
    Autoimmunity reviews, 2021, Volume: 20, Issue:8

    Topics: Azathioprine; Delayed Diagnosis; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Prim

2021