Azathioprine
An immunosuppressant prodrug that is converted in the body to 6-mercaptopurine, which interferes with DNA synthesis in rapidly dividing immune cells, reducing the immune response. It is used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat autoimmune conditions.
Molekularmasse
277,2700 g/mol
LogP
0,10
TPSA
143,00 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Suppresses the immune system by inhibiting T-cell activation, lymphocyte proliferation, or cytokine production. This prevents immune-mediated tissue damage and graft rejection.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Suppresses the immune system by inhibiting T-cell activation, lymphocyte proliferation, or cytokine production. This prevents immune-mediated tissue damage and graft rejection.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
Cn1cnc([N+](=O)[O-])c1Sc1ncnc2[nH]cnc12
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H7N7O2S/c1-15-4-14-7(16(17)18)9(15)19-8-5-6(11-2-10-5)12-3-13-8/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11,12,13)
Molecular Formula
C9H7N7O2S
HBD / HBA
1 / 7
Rotierbare Bindungen
2
Schwere Atome
19
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
An immunosuppressant prodrug that is converted in the body to 6-mercaptopurine, which interferes with DNA synthesis in rapidly dividing immune cells, reducing the immune response. It is used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat autoimmune conditions.
Suppresses the immune system by inhibiting T-cell activation, lymphocyte proliferation, or cytokine production. This prevents immune-mediated tissue damage and graft rejection.
Yes, Azathioprine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1542. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2265. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
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