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azathioprine and Cancer of Intestines

azathioprine has been researched along with Cancer of Intestines in 15 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
"Crohn's disease is a perplexing disease with a high rate of morbidity and complications."2.35The protean manifestations of Crohn's disease. ( Farmer, RG, 1975)
"It is important to distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis because response to treatment and prognosis are different."2.35Inflammatory disease of the colon: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis. ( Ament, ME, 1975)
"No significant risk for other intestinal cancers was found, especially for small bowel carcinoma."1.43Cancer in Elderly Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Population-Based Study. ( Charpentier, C; Cheddani, H; Dauchet, L; Dupas, JL; Fumery, M; Gower-Rousseau, C; Marie Bouvier, A; Pariente, B; Peyrin-Biroulet, L; Savoye, G, 2016)
"Data from all patients with Crohn's disease whose diagnosis had been performed before 1st January 1978 were analyzed."1.32Crohn's disease over 20 years after diagnosis in a referral population. ( Beaugerie, L; Bouhnik, Y; Cosnes, J; Etienney, I; Gendre, JP; Lémann, M; Matuchansky, C; Modigliani, R; Rambaud, JC, 2004)

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19908 (53.33)18.7374
1990's2 (13.33)18.2507
2000's2 (13.33)29.6817
2010's3 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kim, JH1
Kim, JW1
Cheddani, H1
Dauchet, L1
Fumery, M1
Charpentier, C1
Marie Bouvier, A1
Dupas, JL1
Pariente, B1
Peyrin-Biroulet, L1
Savoye, G1
Gower-Rousseau, C1
Caspersen, S1
Elkjaer, M1
Riis, L1
Pedersen, N1
Mortensen, C1
Jess, T1
Sarto, P1
Hansen, TS1
Wewer, V1
Bendtsen, F1
Moesgaard, F1
Munkholm, P1
Kaukinen, K1
Ilus, T1
Vornanen, M1
Collin, P1
Etienney, I1
Bouhnik, Y1
Gendre, JP1
Lémann, M1
Cosnes, J1
Matuchansky, C1
Beaugerie, L1
Modigliani, R1
Rambaud, JC1
Present, DH1
Veldman, W1
van Beek, M1
Keuning, JJ1
Driessen, WM1
Farmer, RG1
Ament, ME1
Westaby, S1
Everett, WG1
Dick, AP1
Shorter, RG1
Shephard, DA1
Fahrländer, H1
Shalev, E1
Kuster, G1
Woods, JE1
Anderson, CF1
Weiland, LH1
Wilkowske, CJ1
Goligher, JC1
de Dombal, FT1
Burton, I1
Javett, SL1
Kavin, H1
Bremner, CG1
Schneider, J1
Levine, E1
Hinder, RA1

Reviews

5 reviews available for azathioprine and Cancer of Intestines

ArticleYear
[Effect of Immunomodulators and Biologic Agents on Malignancy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease].
    The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi, 2017, Oct-25, Volume: 70, Issue:4

    Topics: Adalimumab; Azathioprine; Biological Factors; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Inflammatory

2017
[When gluten-free diet does not cure celiac disease].
    Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja, 2012, Volume: 128, Issue:9

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Azathioprine; Biomarkers; Celiac Disease;

2012
The protean manifestations of Crohn's disease.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1975, Volume: 57, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Arthritis; Azathioprine; Child; Colectomy; Colitis,

1975
Inflammatory disease of the colon: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1975, Volume: 86, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Anus Diseases; Arthritis; Azathioprine; Child, Preschool; Colectomy;

1975
Crohn's disease, with special reference to surgical management.
    Progress in surgery, 1972, Volume: 10

    Topics: Abdomen; Anus Diseases; Azathioprine; Barium Sulfate; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Diagnosis,

1972

Other Studies

10 other studies available for azathioprine and Cancer of Intestines

ArticleYear
Cancer in Elderly Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Population-Based Study.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2016, Volume: 111, Issue:10

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Age of Onset; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroi

2016
Infliximab for inflammatory bowel disease in Denmark 1999-2005: clinical outcome and follow-up evaluation of malignancy and mortality.
    Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 2008, Volume: 6, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Azathioprine; Child; Cohort Stud

2008
Crohn's disease over 20 years after diagnosis in a referral population.
    Gastroenterologie clinique et biologique, 2004, Volume: 28, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Age Factors; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Az

2004
Cyclosporine and other immunosuppressive agents: current and future role in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 1993, Volume: 88, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Cyclosporine; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; In

1993
Regional enteritis complicating malignant lymphoma.
    The Netherlands journal of medicine, 1996, Volume: 49, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aminosalicylic Acids; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anti

1996
Adenocarcinoma of the small bowel complicating Crohn's disease in a patient treated with azathioprine.
    Clinical oncology, 1977, Volume: 3, Issue:4

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Female; Humans; Intestinal Neoplasms; Intestine, Small;

1977
Frontiers in inflammatory bowel disease. The proceedings of a conference sponsored by the McReynolds Foundation. Part II.
    The American journal of digestive diseases, 1975, Volume: 20, Issue:7

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Arthritis; Azathioprine; Child; Chronic Disease; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonic Neopla

1975
[Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease). A follow-up and comparative study of 182 patients (author's transl)].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1974, Nov-01, Volume: 99, Issue:44

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Azathioprine; Child; Child, Preschool; Crohn Disease; Erythema

1974
Plasma cell lymphoma after renal transplantation.
    American journal of surgery, 1972, Volume: 123, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Antacids; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Hepatitis A; Humans; Injections, S

1972
Some aspects of Crohn's disease.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1973, Aug-11, Volume: 47, Issue:31

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anus Diseases; Azathioprine; Colitis; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonic Diseases; Crohn Dise

1973