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azathioprine and Biliary Tract Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Biliary Tract Diseases in 10 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.

Biliary Tract Diseases: Diseases in any part of the BILIARY TRACT including the BILE DUCTS and the GALLBLADDER.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Serum squalene levels did not change in patients with acute hepatitis, chronic active hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, but were significantly reduced in patients with intra- and extrahepatic cholestasis."3.66Serum squalene levels in hepatobiliary diseases. ( Hirayama, C; Ikawa, S; Yamanishi, Y, 1978)
"While causes of pancreatitis have been extensively analyzed, different series reported different causes."1.38Acute and recurrent pancreatitis in children: exploring etiological factors. ( De Cunto, A; Martelossi, S; Minen, F; Ventura, A, 2012)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19908 (80.00)18.7374
1990's1 (10.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (10.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Minen, F1
De Cunto, A1
Martelossi, S1
Ventura, A1
Rull, S1
Rodríguez-San Román, JL1
Velilla, JP1
Yamanishi, Y1
Ikawa, S1
Hirayama, C1
Calmus, Y1
Bioulac-Sage, P1
Houssin, D1
Balabaud, C1
Andres, GA1
Ansell, ID1
Halgrimson, CG1
Hsu, KC1
Porter, KA1
Starzl, TE1
Accinni, L1
Calne, RY1
Herbertson, BM1
Penn, I2
Rendall, JM1
Williams, R1
Starzi, TE1
Brettschneider, L1
Giles, G1
Picache, R1
Putnam, CW1
Fung, WP1
Klatskin, G1
Kantor, FS1
Thiel, G1
Mistilis, SP1

Reviews

4 reviews available for azathioprine and Biliary Tract Diseases

ArticleYear
[Current aspects of primary biliary cirrhosis (2)].
    Revista espanola de las enfermedades del aparato digestivo, 1983, Volume: 64, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases; Cholestyramine Resin; Cyclosporins; Diagnosis, Differential; H

1983
[Rejection in liver transplantation].
    Gastroenterologie clinique et biologique, 1991, Volume: 15, Issue:8-9

    Topics: ABO Blood-Group System; Acute Disease; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases

1991
Clinical liver transplantation.
    Transplantation reviews, 1969, Volume: 2

    Topics: Adenoma, Bile Duct; Adult; Angiography; Aortography; Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Biliary Tra

1969
[Liver transplantation in humans].
    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift, 1970, Jan-31, Volume: 100, Issue:5

    Topics: Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases; Graft Rejection; Hepatectomy; Histocompa

1970

Other Studies

6 other studies available for azathioprine and Biliary Tract Diseases

ArticleYear
Acute and recurrent pancreatitis in children: exploring etiological factors.
    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 2012, Volume: 47, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract; Biliary Tract Diseases; Carrier Proteins; Child; Child, Pre

2012
Serum squalene levels in hepatobiliary diseases.
    Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry, 1978, Aug-15, Volume: 88, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases; Cholestasis; Cholesterol; Cholestyramine

1978
Immunopathological studies of orthotopic human liver allografts.
    Lancet (London, England), 1972, Feb-05, Volume: 1, Issue:7745

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Autopsy; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases; Biopsy; Child; Child, Preschool; C

1972
Clinical use of corticosteroid and immunosuppressive drugs in liver disease.
    Drugs, 1974, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases; Chemical and D

1974
Mitochondrial antibody in primary biliary cirrhosis and other diseases.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1972, Volume: 77, Issue:4

    Topics: Antibodies; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases; Biopsy; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Ch

1972
Natural history of active chronic hepatitis. II. Pathology, pathogenesis and clinico-pathological correlation.
    Australasian annals of medicine, 1968, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Disease

1968