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azathioprine and Bile Duct Cancer

azathioprine has been researched along with Bile Duct Cancer in 6 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
" There was no increase in concurrent immunosuppressives dosage after the conversion."1.29Alternate-day prednisone in the maintenance immunosuppressive therapy after orthotopic liver transplantation. ( Kaplan, MM; Pedrosa, MC; Rohrer, RM, 1995)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (33.33)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Maggs, J1
Cullen, S1
Pedrosa, MC1
Rohrer, RM1
Kaplan, MM1
Khan, IH1
Kernohan, NM1
Catto, GR1
Edward, N1
Broomé, U1
Glaumann, H1
Lindstöm, E1
Lööf, L1
Almer, S1
Prytz, H1
Sandberg-Gertzén, H1
Lindgren, S1
Fork, FT1
Järnerot, G1
Olsson, R1
Fortner, JG1
Shiu, MH1
Balner, H1
Wilson, CB1
Sichuk, G1
Kawano, N1
Holmes, JT1
Beattie, EJ1
Williams, R1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Bile Duct Cancer

ArticleYear
Management of autoimmune liver disease.
    Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica, 2009, Volume: 55, Issue:2

    Topics: Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Bile Duct Neoplasms; Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic; Carcinoma, Hepatocellul

2009

Other Studies

5 other studies available for azathioprine and Bile Duct Cancer

ArticleYear
Alternate-day prednisone in the maintenance immunosuppressive therapy after orthotopic liver transplantation.
    Clinical transplantation, 1995, Volume: 9, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Bile Duct Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular; Cholangiocarc

1995
Klatskin's tumour 10 years after successful cadaveric renal transplantation.
    Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 1993, Volume: 8, Issue:8

    Topics: Adenoma, Bile Duct; Azathioprine; Bile Duct Neoplasms; Cadaver; Humans; Kidney Transplantation; Male

1993
Natural history and outcome in 32 Swedish patients with small duct primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
    Journal of hepatology, 2002, Volume: 36, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antimetabolites; Azathioprine; Bile Duct Neoplasms; Bile Ducts, Extrahepati

2002
Observations on prolonged immune suppression for human liver homografts.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1971, Volume: 3, Issue:1

    Topics: Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Bile Duct Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular; Fluorescent Anti

1971
[Liver transplantation in man].
    Der Internist, 1970, Volume: 11, Issue:3

    Topics: Acidosis; Adult; Azathioprine; Bile Duct Neoplasms; Brain Death; Brain Diseases; Electroencephalogra

1970