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azathioprine and Angiosarcoma

azathioprine has been researched along with Angiosarcoma in 2 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment with azathioprine and steroid was increased due to an initial rejection of the allograft."1.31[Extensive cardiac angiosarcoma in the course of immunosuppressive therapy after kidney transplant]. ( Bandello, A; Cavallini, L; Cotogni, A; Franco, G; Marchi, C; Rigatelli, G; Rugolotto, M; Visentin, E, 2000)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rigatelli, G2
Cotogni, A1
Rugolotto, M1
Franco, G1
Visentin, E1
Cavallini, L1
Marchi, C1
Bandello, A1
Marmont, A1
Gori, E1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Angiosarcoma

ArticleYear
[Extensive cardiac angiosarcoma in the course of immunosuppressive therapy after kidney transplant].
    Italian heart journal. Supplement : official journal of the Italian Federation of Cardiology, 2000, Volume: 1, Issue:9

    Topics: Azathioprine; Fatal Outcome; Graft Rejection; Heart Neoplasms; Hemangiosarcoma; Humans; Immunocompro

2000
[Pure erythroblastic aplasia associated with thymoma in an adult. Complete remission after immunodepressive therapy].
    Minerva medica, 1973, Sep-05, Volume: 64, Issue:61

    Topics: Anemia, Aplastic; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Hemangiosarcoma; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents;

1973