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Glossary6-Mercaptopurine

chemotherapy drug that inhibits cancer cell growth

6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) is a chemotherapy medication used primarily to treat certain types of cancer, such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. 6-MP is also used in the treatment of some autoimmune diseases due to its immunosuppressive properties.

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research Nutritional Therapy Versus 6-Mercaptopurine as Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Crohn's Disease

68 citations , April 2012 in “Digestive and Liver Disease”

Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.

The Effect of Active Hexose Correlated Compound in Modulating Cytosine Arabinoside-Induced Hair Loss, and 6-Mercaptopurine- and Methotrexate-Induced Liver Injury in Rodents

research The Effect of Active Hexose Correlated Compound in Modulating Cytosine Arabinoside-Induced Hair Loss, and 6-Mercaptopurine- and Methotrexate-Induced Liver Injury in Rodents

14 citations , August 2009 in “Cancer epidemiology”

AHCC reduces hair loss and liver injury caused by chemotherapy in rodents.

Review Article: Dermatological Complications of Immunosuppressive and Anti-TNF Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

research Review Article: Dermatological Complications of Immunosuppressive and Anti-TNF Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

60 citations , September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics”

Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.

research Methotrexate for Induction of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis

53 citations , August 2014 in “Cochrane library”

Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.

research Methotrexate for Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis

51 citations , August 2015 in “Cochrane library”

Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.

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