Title: Immunosuppressive Activity of Mycophenolate Mofetil
Abstract: Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesVolume 685, Issue 1 p. 309-329 Immunosuppressive Activity of Mycophenolate Mofetil ELSIE M. EUGUI, ELSIE M. EUGUI Syntex Research 3401 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, California 94304Search for more papers by this authorANTHONY C. ALLISON, ANTHONY C. ALLISON Syntex Research 3401 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, California 94304Search for more papers by this author ELSIE M. EUGUI, ELSIE M. EUGUI Syntex Research 3401 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, California 94304Search for more papers by this authorANTHONY C. ALLISON, ANTHONY C. ALLISON Syntex Research 3401 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, California 94304Search for more papers by this author First published: June 1993 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1993.tb35881.xCitations: 79AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Alarcon, G. S., I. C. Tracy & W. D. Blackburn, Jr. 1989. Methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis: toxic effects as the major factor in limiting long-term treatment. Arthritis Rheum. 32: 671–676. 2 Korsmeyer, S. J. 1992. 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