The early history of chemical immunosuppression: 1900-1965.
This is a short review on chemical immunosuppression following the discovery of anaphylaxis by Charles Richet. The paper discusses the role of serendipity in the advent of 6-mercapthopurine (6-MP) therapy and the productivity in the field through Nobel Prize recipients.
Glassock
Richard J
RJ
glassock@cox.net
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000266:history*; D015122:Mercaptopurine / Q000266:history*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D015122:Mercaptopurine