Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive purine antimetabolite. The mechanism of action of azathioprine is as a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor. It has shown promise in treatment of alopecia areata (autoimmune hair loss), with no difference in effectiveness between genders.
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Solubility
Soluble in Dichloromethane and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Store at -20°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Protect from heat.
RUO – Research Use Only
W.R. Connell.; Kamm.; Ritchie.; Prof J.E. Lennard-Jones.; Dickson.; A.M. Balkwill. Long-term neoplasia risk after azathioprine treatment in inflammatory bowel disease.The Lancet. 1994, 343 (8908),1249-1252 .