Suppression of Allergic Uveitis by 6-mercaptopurine
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Experimental uveitis in rabbits was induced by single intraocular antigen injection. Treatment with 6-MP for 14 days suppressed the allergic inflammation and antibody response. A good correlation was demonstrated between the degree of uveitis and the antibody titer.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of Experimental Medicine
دوره 116 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1962