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Metformin: a review of its potential indications

Yiwei Wang, Sijia He, Xiao Feng, Jin Cheng, Yun-Tao Luo, Ling Tian, Qian Huang

Drug Design Development and Therapy · 2017 · ▲ 321 citations

Dysbiosis Metformin Review

Abstract

Abstract: 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. Keywords: metformin, antitumor effect, antiaging effect, cardiovascular protective effect, neuroprotective effect, PCOS

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DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s141675
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Wang, Y., He, S., Feng, X., Cheng, J., Luo, Y., Tian, L., & Huang, Q. (2017). Metformin: a review of its potential indications. <em>Drug Design Development and Therapy</em>. https://doi.org/10.2147/dddt.s141675

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Wang Y, He S, Feng X, Cheng J, Luo Y, Tian L, et al. Metformin: a review of its potential indications. Drug Design Development and Therapy. 2017. doi:10.2147/dddt.s141675.

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@article{yiwei2017Metfor, title = {Metformin: a review of its potential indications}, author = {Yiwei Wang and Sijia He and Xiao Feng and Jin Cheng and Yun-Tao Luo and Ling Tian and Qian Huang}, journal = {Drug Design Development and Therapy}, year = {2017}, doi = {10.2147/dddt.s141675}, }