Antiviral Potential of Azathioprine and Its Derivative 6- Mercaptopurine: A Narrative Literature Review

The use of azathioprine (AZA) in human medicine dates back to research conducted in 1975 that led to the development of several drugs, including 6-mercaptopurine. In 1958, it was shown that 6-mercaptopurine decreased the production of antibodies against earlier administered antigens, raising the hyp...

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Main Authors: Carolina Rios-Usuga, Marlen Martinez-Gutierrez, Julian Ruiz-Saenz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/2/174