[HTML][HTML] Metformin: update on mechanisms of action and repurposing potential
Currently, metformin is the first-line medication to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in
most guidelines and is used daily by> 200 million patients. Surprisingly, the mechanisms …
most guidelines and is used daily by> 200 million patients. Surprisingly, the mechanisms …
[HTML][HTML] Metformin: Is it a drug for all reasons and diseases?
CR Triggle, I Mohammed, K Bshesh, I Marei, K Ye… - Metabolism, 2022 - Elsevier
Metformin was first used to treat type 2 diabetes in the late 1950s and in 2022 remains the
first-choice drug used daily by approximately 150 million people. An accumulation of …
first-choice drug used daily by approximately 150 million people. An accumulation of …
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of metformin action
TE LaMoia, GI Shulman - Endocrine reviews, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Metformin is a first-line therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, due to its robust glucose-
lowering effects, well-established safety profile, and relatively low cost. While metformin has …
lowering effects, well-established safety profile, and relatively low cost. While metformin has …
Understanding the glucoregulatory mechanisms of metformin in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Despite its position as the first-line drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, the
mechanisms underlying the plasma glucose level-lowering effects of metformin (1, 1 …
mechanisms underlying the plasma glucose level-lowering effects of metformin (1, 1 …
Metabolic networks in mutant KRAS-driven tumours: tissue specificities and the microenvironment
Oncogenic mutations in KRAS drive common metabolic programmes that facilitate tumour
survival, growth and immune evasion in colorectal carcinoma, non-small-cell lung cancer …
survival, growth and immune evasion in colorectal carcinoma, non-small-cell lung cancer …
[HTML][HTML] Metformin and its benefits for various diseases
Z Lv, Y Guo - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Metformin is a widely used biguanide drug due to its safety and low cost. It has been used
for over 60 years to treat type 2 diabetes at the early stages because of its outstanding ability …
for over 60 years to treat type 2 diabetes at the early stages because of its outstanding ability …
[HTML][HTML] Metformin and insulin resistance: a review of the underlying mechanisms behind changes in GLUT4-mediated glucose transport
R Herman, NA Kravos, M Jensterle, A Janež… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Metformin is the most commonly used treatment to increase insulin sensitivity in insulin-
resistant (IR) conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and …
resistant (IR) conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and …
[HTML][HTML] AMP-activated protein kinase: the current landscape for drug development
GR Steinberg, D Carling - Nature reviews Drug discovery, 2019 - nature.com
Since the discovery of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) as a central regulator of energy
homeostasis, many exciting insights into its structure, regulation and physiological roles …
homeostasis, many exciting insights into its structure, regulation and physiological roles …
AMPK and the adaptation to exercise
HR Spaulding, Z Yan - Annual review of physiology, 2022 - annualreviews.org
Noncommunicable diseases are chronic diseases that contribute to death worldwide, but
these diseases can be prevented and mitigated with regular exercise. Exercise activates …
these diseases can be prevented and mitigated with regular exercise. Exercise activates …
AMPK: guardian of metabolism and mitochondrial homeostasis
Cells constantly adapt their metabolism to meet their energy needs and respond to nutrient
availability. Eukaryotes have evolved a very sophisticated system to sense low cellular ATP …
availability. Eukaryotes have evolved a very sophisticated system to sense low cellular ATP …