To most of the scientific community, “anti-aging” is a dirty word. A medical field historically associated with charlatans and quacks, scientists have strictly…
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So you can’t afford regular mesenchymal stem cell infusions to replenish your cells’ dying batteries (mitochondria) with fresh robust ones. Fret not. METFORMIN may just be that elixir of longevity to rescue your aging mitochondria!
I first posted on METFORMIN on Jan 15, focusing on its effects on suppressing inflammation, apart from its metabolic role in controlling metabolic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. Today, I’ll explore its possible anti-aging and anti-cancer properties.
Metformin pathways: pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Metformin is a first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM, formerly ‘non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus’), and is one of the most commonly prescribed…
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New mechanisms of metformin action: Focusing on mitochondria and the gut
The most well-known mechanism of metformin action, one of the most commonly prescribed antidiabetic drugs, is adenosine…
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Understanding the complex-I-ty of metformin action: limiting mitochondrial respiration to improve cancer therapy
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