Metformin: a review of its potential indications

Metformin is the most commonly prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes mellitus. In recent years, in addition to glucose lowering, several studies have presented evidence suggesting some potential role for metformin, such as antitumor effect, antiaging effect, cardiovascular protective effect, neuroprot...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Wang, Yi-Wei, He, Si-Jia, Feng, Xiao, Cheng, Jin, Luo, Yun-Tao, Tian, Ling, Huang, Qian
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5574599/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28860713
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S141675
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Sumario:Metformin is the most commonly prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes mellitus. In recent years, in addition to glucose lowering, several studies have presented evidence suggesting some potential role for metformin, such as antitumor effect, antiaging effect, cardiovascular protective effect, neuroprotective effect or an optional treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome. This paper will critically review the role of metformin to provide reference for doctors and researchers.

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