| 5-azacytidine |
A cytidine nucleoside analog (approved for use in myelodysplastic syndromes [Vidaza]) commonly considered a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor.
Ãâó: www.jco.org/cgi/glossarylookup
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| 5-aminosalicylic acid |
a substance which reduces inflammation in colitis and may decrease the risk of relapse. The active ingredient in drugs such as Asacol?and Pentasa?
Ãâó: www.ccsg.org.nz/newsletters/ccsgnews/glossary.htm
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| 5-ASA |
5-Aminosalicylic acid or mesalazine. 5-ASA is delivered to the small and large intestine where it is active against the inflammation seen in inflammatory bowel disease.
Ãâó: www.ibdclub.org.uk/ibd_facts_glossary.html
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| 5-ASA |
5-aminosalicylic acid, an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Crohn's disease.
Ãâó: www.crohnsresource.com/glossary.jsp
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| 5-aminosalicylic acid |
A commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory medication considered of great value in the treatment and control of inflammatory bowel diseases, particularly ulcerative colitis. It is a member of the aminosalicylate group of medications, and is also known as mesalazine.
Ãâó: www.ferring.com/therapeutic/gastro/GLOSSARY.htm
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