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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04163-z |