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azathioprine and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

azathioprine has been researched along with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome 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.

Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: A rare, X-linked immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by ECZEMA; LYMPHOPENIA; and, recurrent pyogenic infection. It is seen exclusively in young boys. Typically, IMMUNOGLOBULIN M levels are low and IMMUNOGLOBULIN A and IMMUNOGLOBULIN E levels are elevated. Lymphoreticular malignancies are common.

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Meisels, IS1
Strom, TB1
Roy-Chaudhury, P1
Abrams, J1
Shapiro, ME1
Doll, R1
Kinlen, L1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

ArticleYear
Renal allograft rejection in a patient with the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
    Transplantation, 1995, Apr-27, Volume: 59, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Female; Graft Rejection; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Kidne

1995
Immunosurveillance and cancer: epidemiological evidence.
    British medical journal, 1970, Nov-14, Volume: 4, Issue:5732

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Azathioprine; Chediak-Higashi Syndrome; Child; Child, Preschoo

1970