Metformin: From diabetes to cancer to prolongation of life
The metformin molecule dates back to over a century, but its clinical use started in the ‘50s. Since then, its use in diabetics has grown constantly, with over 150 million users today. The therapeutic profile also expanded, with improved understanding of novel mechanisms. Metformin has a major activ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-10-01
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Series: | Pharmacological Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661824003128 |