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azathioprine and Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous

azathioprine has been researched along with Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous 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.

Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous: Disappearance of a neoplasm or neoplastic state without the intervention of therapy.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We describe a case of spontaneously reversible refractory anaemia, a subtype of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), with monosomy 7 secondary to chronic treatment with azathioprine (AZA) in a young renal transplant recipient."3.69Spontaneous remission in a patient with therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome (t-MDS) with monosomy 7. ( De Mulder, A; Ferster, A; Hansen, V; Heimann, P; Jannsen, F; Renneboog, B, 1996)

Research

Studies (3)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Renneboog, B1
Hansen, V1
Heimann, P1
De Mulder, A1
Jannsen, F1
Ferster, A1
Nagy, S1
Gyulai, R1
Kemeny, L1
Szenohradszky, P1
Dobozy, A1
Van der Riet, Fde S1
Kahn, LB1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous

ArticleYear
Spontaneous remission in a patient with therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome (t-MDS) with monosomy 7.
    British journal of haematology, 1996, Volume: 92, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anemia, Refractory; Azathioprine; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 7; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressi

1996
Iatrogenic Kaposi's sarcoma: HHV8 positivity persists but the tumors regress almost completely without immunosuppressive therapy.
    Transplantation, 2000, May-27, Volume: 69, Issue:10

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Herpesvirus 8, Human; Humans; Iatrogenic Disease; Immunosuppression Ther

2000
Attempted induction of sarcoma in a Cape Chacma baboon with the Snyder-Theilen feline sarcoma virus.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1973, Jun-09, Volume: 47, Issue:22

    Topics: Animals; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Cats; Fibrosarcoma; Haplorhini; Immunity; Male; Neoplas

1973