Product Description: Azathioprine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Azathioprine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Azathioprine (BW 57-322) is an orally active immunosuppressive agent. Azathioprine can be converted in vivo to the active metabolite 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP). Azathioprine has myelosuppressive effects and induces apoptosis[1][3].
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References: [1]Patel, A.A., R.A. Swerlick, and C.O. McCall, Azathioprine in dermatology: the past, the present, and the future. J Am Acad Dermatol, 2006. 55(3): p. 369-89./[2]Maltzman, J.S. and G.A. Koretzky, Azathioprine: old drug, new actions. J Clin Invest, 2003. 111(8): p. 1122-4./[3]Dubinsky, M.C., Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine in inflammatory bowel disease: pharmacology, efficacy, and safety. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2004. 2(9): p. 731-43.
CAS Number: 446-86-6
Molecular Weight: N/A
Research Area: Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
Target: Apoptosis
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