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Introduction: Heart failure is the final pathway for a wide spectrum of myocardial stress, including hypertension and myocardial infarction. However, the potential effects of metformin on cardiac hypertrophy are still unclear.
Yoichi Sunagawa +10 more
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Repurposing metformin for cancer treatment: current clinical studies. [PDF]
In recent years, several studies have presented evidence suggesting a potential role for metformin in anti-cancer therapy. Preclinical studies have demonstrated several anticancer molecular mechanisms of metformin including mTOR inhibition, cytotoxic ...
Altman, Jessica K +10 more
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The stress polarity signaling (SPS) pathway serves as a marker and a target in the leaky gut barrier: implications in aging and cancer. [PDF]
The gut barrier separates trillions of microbes from the largest immune system in the body; when compromised, a "leaky" gut barrier fuels systemic inflammation, which hastens the progression of chronic diseases.
Das, Soumita +9 more
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Combined Treatment with Exendin-4 and Metformin Attenuates Prostate Cancer Growth. [PDF]
Recently, the pleiotropic benefits of incretin-based therapy have been reported. We have previously reported that Exendin-4, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, attenuates prostate cancer growth.
Yoko Tsutsumi +9 more
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Metformin Targets Foxo1 to Control Glucose Homeostasis
Metformin is the first-line pharmacotherapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Metformin exerts its glucose-lowering effect primarily through decreasing hepatic glucose production (HGP).
Xiaoqin Guo +13 more
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Metformin extended release [Glumetza, metformin hydrochloride, metformin gastric retention, metformin GR] is a proprietary once-a-day formulation of metformin hydrochloride under development with Depomed for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. In May 2002, Depomed licensed manufacturing and marketing rights for its proprietary formulation of metformin ...
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Metformin from mother to unborn child – Are there unwarranted effects?
For more than 40 years, metformin has been used before and during pregnancy. However, it is important to note that metformin can cross the placenta and circulate in the developing foetus.
Linh Nguyen +2 more
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The article examines the effects of metformin in both diabetes and cancer.
Curtis R, Chong, Bruce A, Chabner
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Activation of AMP-activated protein kinase by metformin induces protein acetylation in prostate and ovarian cancer cells [PDF]
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is an energy sensor and master regulator of metabolism. AMPK functions as a fuel gauge monitoring systemic and cellular energy status.
Galdieri, Luciano +3 more
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Editorial:Metformin: Beyond Diabetes [PDF]
International ...
Bost +19 more
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