Inhibition of Heme Export and/or Heme Synthesis Potentiates Metformin Anti-Proliferative Effect on Cancer Cell Lines
Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Beyond standard therapeutic options, whose effectiveness is often reduced by drug resistance, repurposing of the antidiabetic drug metformin appears promising. Heme metabolism plays a pivotal role in the control of metabolic adaptations tha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/5/1230 |