[HTML][HTML] Actions of metformin in the brain: a new perspective of metformin treatments in related neurological disorders

N Li, T Zhou, E Fei - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Metformin is a first-line drug for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and one of the most
commonly prescribed drugs in the world. Besides its hypoglycemic effects, metformin also …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanism of metformin regulation in central nervous system: Progression and future perspectives

G Cao, T Gong, Y Du, Y Wang, T Ge, J Liu - Biomedicine & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Metformin as a first-line drug for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treatment is widely studied.
Metformin can reduce liver glucose output and improve insulin resistance. Recent evidence …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the pharmacological potential of metformin for neurodegenerative diseases

MR Du, QY Gao, CL Liu, LY Bai, T Li… - Frontiers in Aging …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Metformin, one of the first-line of hypoglycemic drugs, has cardioprotective, anti-
inflammatory and anticancer activities, in addition to its proven hypoglycemic effects …

Metformin: a growing journey from glycemic control to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and depression

M El Massry, LM Alaeddine, L Ali… - Current Medicinal …, 2021 - ingentaconnect.com
Metabolic stress, transduced as an altered cellular redox and energy status, presents as the
main culprit in many diseases, including diabetes. However, its role in the pathology of …

[HTML][HTML] Beneficial effects of metformin on the central nervous system, with a focus on epilepsy and Lafora disease

P Sanz, JM Serratosa, MP Sánchez - International Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Metformin is a drug in the family of biguanide compounds that is widely used in the treatment
of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Interestingly, the therapeutic potential of metformin expands its …

Exploring the dual character of metformin in Alzheimer's disease

P Ning, A Luo, X Mu, Y Xu, T Li - Neuropharmacology, 2022 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease, which results in
dementia typically in the elderly. The disease is mainly characterized by the deposition of …

Metformin role in Parkinson's disease: a double-sword effect

M Alrouji, HM Al-Kuraishy, AI Al-Gareeb… - Molecular and Cellular …, 2024 - Springer
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease developed due to the
degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. There is no single effective …

Is metformin neuroprotective against diabetes mellitus-induced neurodegeneration? An updated graphical review of molecular basis

F Karami, H Jamaati, N Coleman-Fuller, MS Zeini… - Pharmacological …, 2023 - Springer
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that activates several molecular pathways
involved in neurodegenerative disorders. Metformin, an anti-hyperglycemic drug used for …

[HTML][HTML] The therapeutic potential of metformin in neurodegenerative diseases

C Rotermund, G Machetanz… - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
The search for treatments for neurodegenerative diseases is a major concern in light of
today's aging population and an increasing burden on individuals, families, and society …

[HTML][HTML] Metformin alters locomotor and cognitive function and brain metabolism in normoglycemic mice

W Li, K Chaudhari, R Shetty, A Winters, X Gao… - Aging and …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Metformin is currently the most effective treatment for type-2 diabetes. The beneficial actions
of metformin have been found even beyond diabetes management and it has been …