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azathioprine and Thalassemia

azathioprine has been researched along with Thalassemia 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.

Thalassemia: A group of hereditary hemolytic anemias in which there is decreased synthesis of one or more hemoglobin polypeptide chains. There are several genetic types with clinical pictures ranging from barely detectable hematologic abnormality to severe and fatal anemia.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gaziev, J1
Sodani, P1
Polchi, P1
Andreani, M1
Lucarelli, G1
Carcassi, U1
Sullivan, KM1
Buckner, CD1
Sanders, JE1
Anasetti, C1
Appelbaum, FR1
Clark, J1
Doney, K1
Meyers, J1
Sale, G1
Storb, R1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Thalassemia

ArticleYear
Long-term complications of bone marrow transplantation.
    Progress in clinical and biological research, 1989, Volume: 309

    Topics: Azathioprine; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Chronic Disease; Graft vs Host Disease; Humans; Prednison

1989

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Thalassemia

ArticleYear
Bone marrow transplantation in adults with thalassemia: Treatment and long-term follow-up.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2005, Volume: 1054

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Busulfan; Chelation Therapy; Clinical

2005
[Modern therapeutic possibilities in Cooley's disease].
    Atti della Accademia dei fisiocritici in Siena. Sezione medico-fisica, 1966, Volume: 15, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Antibody Formation; Azathioprine; Betamethasone; Blood Transfusion; Child; Child, Presch

1966