A Longitudinal Study of the Influence of Azathioprine on Natural Killer Cell Activity
- 1 May 1986
- Vol. 41 (4) , 286-289
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.1986.tb02030.x
Abstract
Natural killer (NK) cell activity againt K562 target cells was studied in six patients with definite of classical rheumatoid arthritis before and during treatment with azathioprine. Azathioprine induced suppression of NK cell activity, but treatment with azathioprine for 5-8 months was necessary before NK cell activity was completely suppressed. In vitro incubation of mononuclear cells from a healthy donor with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine in concentrations not reducing cell viability did not inhibit NK cell activity, nor did sera from patients treated with azathioprine for more than 6 months.Keywords
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