Perforating dermatosis in a patient receiving azathioprine
Azathioprine (AZA) is an imidazole derivative of mercaptopurine. It antagonizes purine metabolism, and it may inhibit synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins. The 6-thioguanine nucleotides appear to mediate the majority of AZAs immunosuppressive and toxic effects. While cutaneous adverse side-effects ar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2013;volume=58;issue=2;spage=158;epage=158;aulast=Grillo |