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Azathioprine induction of tumors with microsatellite instability: risk evaluation using a mouse model.
Oncotarget - 22 Sept 2015
Bodo Sahra, Svrcek Magali, Sourrouille Isabelle, Cuillières-Dartigues Peggy, Ledent Tatiana, Dumont Sylvie, Dinard Laetitia, Lafitte Philippe, Capel Camille, Collura Ada, Buhard Olivier, Wanherdrick Kristell, Chalastanis Alexandra, Penard-Lacronique Virginie, Fabiani Bettina, Fléjou Jean-François, Brousse Nicole, Beaugerie Laurent, Duval Alex, Muleris Martine
Abstract excerpt
Mismatch-repair (MMR)-deficient cells show increased in vitro tolerance to thiopurines because they escape apoptosis resulting from MMR-dependent signaling of drug-induced DNA damage. Prolonged treatment with immunosuppressants including azathioprine (Aza), a thiopurine prodrug, has been suggested as a risk factor for the development of late onset leukemias/lymphomas displaying a microsatellite instability (MSI)...
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