azathioprine has been researched along with Cancer of Digestive System 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The relative increased risk of breast cancer in MS women under IS treatment warrants further attention." | 1.35 | Cancer risk and impact of disease-modifying treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis. ( Berthier, F; Clavelou, P; Danzon, A; de Seze, J; Debouverie, M; Defer, G; Gout, O; Lebrun, C; Rumbach, L; Vermersch, P; Wiertlevski, S, 2008) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Lebrun, C | 1 |
| Debouverie, M | 1 |
| Vermersch, P | 1 |
| Clavelou, P | 1 |
| Rumbach, L | 1 |
| de Seze, J | 1 |
| Wiertlevski, S | 1 |
| Defer, G | 1 |
| Gout, O | 1 |
| Berthier, F | 1 |
| Danzon, A | 1 |
| Campo, MS | 1 |
| O'Neil, BW | 1 |
| Barron, RJ | 1 |
| Jarrett, WF | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Cancer of Digestive System
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Cancer risk and impact of disease-modifying treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Breast Neoplasms; Central Nervous System Neoplasms; Cyclophosphamide; Digestive | 2008 |
Experimental reproduction of the papilloma-carcinoma complex of the alimentary canal in cattle.
Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Bovine papillomavirus 1; Bovine papillomavirus 4; Carcinoma; Cattle; Cattle D | 1994 |