Role of metformin in prevention and prognosis of breast cancer
Dear Editor, Metformin is a hypoglycemic drug of the class biguanides used as the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The drug acts by inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis, decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose and circulating insulin. It has also been suggested that the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2022-10-01
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Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
Online Access: | https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/6663 |