作者: Khalid Mahmood , Muhammad Naeem , Nasir Ali Rahimnajjad
DOI: 10.1016/J.EJIM.2012.10.011
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摘要: Metformin, a biguanide is well known treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus that has diverse mechanism of actions. Various studies have elucidated the role this drug in different pathologies. The well-known United Kingdom Prospective Diabetic Study (UKPDS) observed its survival benefits large cohort individuals. Data been conclusive metformin also beneficial lipid disorders as it improves markers metabolic syndrome. Studies shown roles antipsychotic induced weight gain HIV lipodystrophy Evidence accumulating fertility females with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It delays aging and effective related equally inflammation at least rodent studies. Metformin's major effect various cancers ranging from solid to hematological malignancies. Researchers are working reveal more magic but remains an unexplored territory medical community.