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Toxicity of azathioprine: why and when? analysis of the prevalence of polymorphism in Joinville, SC, Brazil

open access: yesArquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2012
CONTEXT: The use of thiopurine drugs such as azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine has become quite common in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, transplantation and acute leukemias.
Gabriela Roncone Gastal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Structural Insights Into the Function of Leishmania major Adenylosuccinate Lyase

open access: yesProteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics, Volume 94, Issue 10, Page 1686-1701, October 2026.
ABSTRACT One of several intriguing aspects of kinetoplastid biochemistry is the complete dependence on host purines and purine recycling due to the lack of a de novo purine biosynthesis pathway. Adenylosuccinate lyase (ASL, EC 4.3.2.2) is a key enzyme in the purine synthesis pathway responsible for the conversion of adenylosuccinate into adenosine ...
Ivan R. e Silva   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude, perception, and beliefs about the role of pharmacogenetic testing for genes polymorphisms when prescribing mercaptopurine

open access: yesSaudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the gene encoding proteins involved in mercaptopurine metabolism can influence drug efficacy and safety. This study aims to assess clinical pharmacists’ knowledge about mercaptopurine-related genes and their
Norah O. Abanmy   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Allopurinol reverses mercaptopurine-induced hypoglycemia in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

open access: yesF1000Research, 2019
Fasting hypoglycemia is a known complication of mercaptopurine (6MP) maintenance therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It is associated with high levels of the methylated metabolite 6-methyl-mercaptopurine (6MMP).
Melissa Zhang, Bruce Bostrom
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Anticancer Potential of Schiff Base Complexes: A Mini‐Review

open access: yesChemMedChem, Volume 21, Issue 17, 14 September 2026.
Schiff base metal complexes as promising anticancer agents: highlighting DNA interactions, cytotoxicity, molecular targets, and mechanisms of cancer cell death. Schiff bases are well known for their ability to form stable coordination compounds with several transition metals, making them valuable for medicinal chemistry purposes.
Atif Ahmad   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rational Use of Herbal Products in Pediatric Patients Treated With Anticancer Drugs in the European Union

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 73, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of herbal medical preparation (HMP) is rising among pediatric oncology patients, often to manage treatment‐related symptoms. Their effectiveness remains uncertain, and the risk of herb–drug interactions is underestimated.
Orianne Mahot   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inhibition of Xanthine Oxidase-Catalyzed Xanthine and 6-Mercaptopurine Oxidation by Flavonoid Aglycones and Some of Their Conjugates

open access: yes, 2020
Flavonoids are natural phenolic compounds, which are the active ingredients in several dietary supplements. It is well-known that some flavonoid aglycones are potent inhibitors of the xanthine oxidase (XO)-catalyzed uric acid formation in vitro. However,
Miklós Poór   +2 more
core   +1 more source

BMT4me En Español: Multisite Feasibility and Usability Testing of a Spanish‐Language mHealth Adherence Support App for Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cancer Treatment

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 73, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Medication nonadherence during the first 100 days after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and during oncology treatment increases risk for complications. BMT4me is a caregiver‐facing mobile health (mHealth) application providing medication reminders, symptom tracking, and note‐taking features to support ...
Micah A. Skeens   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The treatment of inflammatory bowel disease with 6‐mercaptopurine or azathioprine

open access: yes, 2001
The thioguanine derivative, azathioprine, is a prodrug of 6-mercaptopurine that is further metabolized by various enzymes present in the liver and gut. Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine have been used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, i.e ...
Nielsen, O. H.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Tracking Health Related Quality of Life From Diagnosis to Follow‐Up Among Australian Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 73, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is one of the most treatable forms of paediatric cancer; however, there is a substantial burden of treatment‐related toxicities (TRTs). In addition, the long‐term changes in children's health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) due to toxic treatments are not well understood.
Clare Ghows   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

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