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metformin and Adenohypophyseal Diseases

metformin has been researched along with Adenohypophyseal Diseases in 2 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Metformin (MET) is a diabetes drug that activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), and is suggested to have anticancer efficacy."1.48Metformin inhibits growth and prolactin secretion of pituitary prolactinoma cells and xenografts. ( Bao, X; Deng, K; Feng, M; Gao, J; Han, G; Lian, W; Liu, X; Liu, Y; Lv, X; Wang, R; Xing, B; Yao, Y, 2018)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gao, J1
Liu, Y1
Han, G1
Deng, K1
Liu, X1
Bao, X1
Feng, M1
Yao, Y1
Lian, W1
Xing, B1
Lv, X1
Wang, R1
Mirouze, J1
Jaffiol, C1
Mary, P1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Adenohypophyseal Diseases

ArticleYear
Metformin inhibits growth and prolactin secretion of pituitary prolactinoma cells and xenografts.
    Journal of cellular and molecular medicine, 2018, Volume: 22, Issue:12

    Topics: AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases; Animals; Apoptosis; Bromocriptine; Cell Proliferation; Estroge

2018
[Extragonadal endocrine manifestations of Klinefelter's disease].
    Actualites endocrinologiques, 1973, Volume: 13, Issue:0

    Topics: Adrenal Gland Diseases; Adult; Antibodies; Autoantibodies; Blood Glucose; Diabetes Mellitus; Diazoxi

1973