Azathioprine-induced microsatellite instability is not observed in skin carcinomas of organ transplant recipients

J Invest Dermatol. 2009 May;129(5):1307-9. doi: 10.1038/jid.2008.397. Epub 2009 Jan 1.

Authors

Hermina C Wisgerhof, Liesbeth Hameetman, Cornelis P Tensen, Hans Morreau, Johan W de Fijter, Jan N Bouwes Bavinck, Rein Willemze, Frank R de Gruijl

PMID: 19122648
DOI: 10.1038/jid.2008.397

No abstract available

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Azathioprine / pharmacology*
Azathioprine / therapeutic use
Carcinoma, Basal Cell / epidemiology
Carcinoma, Basal Cell / genetics
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / epidemiology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / genetics
DNA, Neoplasm / drug effects
DNA, Neoplasm / genetics*
Graft Rejection / prevention & control
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology*
Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
Microsatellite Instability / drug effects*
Organ Transplantation*
Risk Factors
Skin Neoplasms / epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms / genetics*

Substances

DNA, Neoplasm
Immunosuppressive Agents
Azathioprine