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azathioprine and Cancer of Mouth

azathioprine has been researched along with Cancer of Mouth in 3 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
"Responses to treatment and disease progression were determined by comparing scores with baseline scores."1.31Oral lichen planus: patient profile, disease progression and treatment responses. ( Chainani-Wu, N; Lozada-Nur, F; Mayer, P; Silverman, S; Watson, JJ, 2001)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Vilas-Boas, F1
Magro, F1
Balhau, R1
Lopes, JM1
Beça, F1
Eloy, C1
Lopes, S1
Macedo, G1
Chainani-Wu, N1
Silverman, S1
Lozada-Nur, F1
Mayer, P1
Watson, JJ1
Owen, LN1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Efficacy of Ginger Muco-bioadhesive Gel in Management of Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial With Immunohistochemical Analysis[NCT05882864]Phase 428 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-08-01Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Cancer of Mouth

ArticleYear
Oral squamous cell carcinoma in a Crohn's disease patient taking azathioprine: case report and review of the literature.
    Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 2012, Volume: 6, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Crohn Disease; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agen

2012

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Cancer of Mouth

ArticleYear
Oral lichen planus: patient profile, disease progression and treatment responses.
    Journal of the American Dental Association (1939), 2001, Volume: 132, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Squamous Ce

2001
Transplantation of canine osteosarcoma.
    European journal of cancer, 1969, Volume: 5, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Animals, Newborn; Azathioprine; Dogs; Female; Fetus; Gingiva; Male; Mouth Neoplasms; Neopla

1969