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 …
Repurposing metabolic regulators: Antidiabetic drugs as anticancer agents
Drug repurposing in cancer taps into the capabilities of existing drugs, initially designed for
other ailments, as potential cancer treatments. It offers several advantages over traditional …
other ailments, as potential cancer treatments. It offers several advantages over traditional …
Repurposing metformin as adjuvant therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with mesalamine: a randomized controlled double-blinded study
Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease associated with
persistent inflammation. Animal studies proved the efficacy of metformin in UC. Aim To …
persistent inflammation. Animal studies proved the efficacy of metformin in UC. Aim To …
Optimizing metformin therapy in practice: Tailoring therapy in specific patient groups to improve tolerability, efficacy and outcomes
GA Silverii - Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Metformin is the first‐line medication for type 2 diabetes. It is effective and safe, provided
some caution is taken in specific populations. In patients with chronic kidney disease …
some caution is taken in specific populations. In patients with chronic kidney disease …
Type 2 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study
G Xu, Y Xu, T Zheng, T Liu - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
To investigate the association between T2DM and IBD by bidirectional two-sample
Mendelian randomization (MR) to clarify the casual relationship. Independent genetic …
Mendelian randomization (MR) to clarify the casual relationship. Independent genetic …
Drug Repurposing in Crohn's Disease Using Danish Real-World Data
S Shakibfar, KH Allin, T Jess, MA Barbieri… - Pragmatic and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Aim Drug repurposing, utilizing electronic healthcare records (EHRs), offers a promising
alternative by repurposing existing drugs for new therapeutic indications, especially for …
alternative by repurposing existing drugs for new therapeutic indications, especially for …
[HTML][HTML] Rethinking about metformin: Promising potentials
K Kim - Korean journal of family medicine, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Metformin is widely used drugs in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the
mechanisms of action are complex and are still not fully understood yet. Metformin has a …
mechanisms of action are complex and are still not fully understood yet. Metformin has a …
Use of glucagon‐like Peptide‐1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes mellitus and outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease
Background Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RA) show anti‐inflammatory
properties. Aim To evaluate their clinical impact on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) …
properties. Aim To evaluate their clinical impact on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) …
Metformin is associated with improved inflammatory bowel disease outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a propensity-matched cohort study
JC Petrov, AA Desai, GS Kochhar… - Inflammatory Bowel …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Metformin exerts anti-inflammatory properties through a positive effect on
oxidative stress, gut barrier integrity, and the gut microbiota. Our aim was to evaluate the …
oxidative stress, gut barrier integrity, and the gut microbiota. Our aim was to evaluate the …
Targeted non-invasive Metformin-Curcumin co-loaded nanohyaluosomes halt osteoarthritis progression and improve articular cartilage structure: A preclinical study
ME El-Haddad, WM El-Refaie, GO Hammad… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that affects the quality of life in elderly and
young populations. Current therapies using corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti …
young populations. Current therapies using corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti …