azathioprine has been researched along with AL Amyloidosis in 1 studies
Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Though a definitive therapeutic strategy has not been established for localized gastrointestinal amyloidosis, the patient has been successfully treated with a high-dose of steroids and azathioprine." | 3.78 | [A case of primary colon amyloidosis presenting as hematochezia]. ( Jeon, SW; Kim, JH; Kim, JY; Kim, SK; Kwon, YH; Park, HW; Yang, HM, 2012) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Kwon, YH | 1 |
| Kim, JY | 1 |
| Kim, JH | 1 |
| Park, HW | 1 |
| Yang, HM | 1 |
| Jeon, SW | 1 |
| Kim, SK | 1 |
1 other study available for azathioprine and AL Amyloidosis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[A case of primary colon amyloidosis presenting as hematochezia].
Topics: Amyloidosis; Antimetabolites; Colon; Colonoscopy; Female; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; Humans; Immun | 2012 |