azathioprine has been researched along with Digestive System Neoplasms 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.
Digestive System Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
| 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 Digestive System Neoplasms
| 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 |