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carmustine and Bloom Syndrome

carmustine has been researched along with Bloom Syndrome in 1 studies

Carmustine: A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
carmustine : A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.

Bloom Syndrome: An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by telangiectatic ERYTHEMA of the face, photosensitivity, DWARFISM and other abnormalities, and a predisposition toward developing cancer. The Bloom syndrome gene (BLM) encodes a RecQ-like DNA helicase.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chan, JY1
Ali-Osman, F1

Other Studies

1 other study available for carmustine and Bloom Syndrome

ArticleYear
In vitro repair synthesis of BCNU-induced DNA damage.
    Cancer biochemistry biophysics, 1998, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Bloom Syndrome; Carmustine; DNA Damage; DNA Ligases; DNA Repair; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D

1998