Metformin increases the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and inhibits supraspinatus fatty infiltration

Abstract Background After a rotator cuff (RC) tendon tear, the supraspinatus (SS) inflammatory response induces fatty infiltration (FI). Metformin has the effect of regulating the initial inflammatory response of atrophic muscles. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of metformin us...

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Main Authors: Jong Pil Yoon, Sung-Jin Park, Dong-Hyun Kim, Seok Won Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04163-z