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metformin and Autoimmune Diseases

metformin has been researched along with Autoimmune Diseases in 14 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.

Autoimmune Diseases: Disorders that are characterized by the production of antibodies that react with host tissues or immune effector cells that are autoreactive to endogenous peptides.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Based on metformin and other anti-diabetic agent prescriptions, we categorized all patients with autoimmune diseases into either the metformin group (metformin administration for at least 28 days) or the non-metformin group."8.02Reduced Mortality Associated With the Use of Metformin Among Patients With Autoimmune Diseases. ( Chen, TH; Hsu, CY; Lin, CY; Lin, MS; Lin, YS; Su, YJ; Wu, CH, 2021)
"Metformin and placebo were administered orally for 12 weeks in escalating doses: 850 mg/day for the first 5 days, 850 mg twice a day for the next 5 days, and 850 mg three times a day subsequently."6.94Metformin to reduce metabolic complications and inflammation in patients on systemic glucocorticoid therapy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, proof-of-concept, phase 2 trial. ( Ajjan, R; Ajodha, S; Akanle, O; Bestwick, JP; Christ-Crain, M; Fraser, W; Gabrovska, P; Grossman, AB; Kelly, S; Kola, B; Korbonits, M; Pernicova, I; Pitzalis, C; Sahdev, A; Stadler, M, 2020)
"Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the production of autoantibodies directed against specific organs of own organism."6.53Metformin - The Drug for the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases; A New Use of a Known Anti-Diabetic Drug. ( Bijak, M; Saluk, J; Tomczynska, M, 2016)
"A 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presented to our department with poor glycemic control without evidence of hypoglycemia, but the levels of serum insulin and IAA were very high."6.53Gliclazide-Induced Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and Review on Literature. ( Cao, X; Feng, X; Hu, Y; Jiang, L; Li, Q; Liu, C; Luo, Y; Ma, J; Wang, Y; Yan, R; Yang, F; Yuan, L; Zhao, E; Zhu, Y, 2016)
"Metformin was discontinued on day 22 (16 days after reintroduction) and neutropenia promptly reversed during next week with 1."5.35Auto-immune neutropenia associated with metformin in a patient with splenic marginal zone lymphoma. ( Hamdi, S; Huguet, F; Laporte, F; Oksman, F, 2008)
"Metformin treatment for one year improved HbA1c in both groups (with and without type-1 LADA)."5.34[Detection of LADA-type diabetes in overweight diabetic patients. Is treatment with metformin suitable?]. ( Arroyo Bros, J; Campos Bonilla, B; Granada Ybern, ML; Lóriz Peralta, O; Sanmartí Sala, A, 2007)
" Based on metformin and other anti-diabetic agent prescriptions, we categorized all patients with autoimmune diseases into either the metformin group (metformin administration for at least 28 days) or the non-metformin group."4.02Reduced Mortality Associated With the Use of Metformin Among Patients With Autoimmune Diseases. ( Chen, TH; Hsu, CY; Lin, CY; Lin, MS; Lin, YS; Su, YJ; Wu, CH, 2021)
"Metformin and placebo were administered orally for 12 weeks in escalating doses: 850 mg/day for the first 5 days, 850 mg twice a day for the next 5 days, and 850 mg three times a day subsequently."2.94Metformin to reduce metabolic complications and inflammation in patients on systemic glucocorticoid therapy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, proof-of-concept, phase 2 trial. ( Ajjan, R; Ajodha, S; Akanle, O; Bestwick, JP; Christ-Crain, M; Fraser, W; Gabrovska, P; Grossman, AB; Kelly, S; Kola, B; Korbonits, M; Pernicova, I; Pitzalis, C; Sahdev, A; Stadler, M, 2020)
"A 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presented to our department with poor glycemic control without evidence of hypoglycemia, but the levels of serum insulin and IAA were very high."2.53Gliclazide-Induced Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and Review on Literature. ( Cao, X; Feng, X; Hu, Y; Jiang, L; Li, Q; Liu, C; Luo, Y; Ma, J; Wang, Y; Yan, R; Yang, F; Yuan, L; Zhao, E; Zhu, Y, 2016)
"Metformin was discontinued on day 22 (16 days after reintroduction) and neutropenia promptly reversed during next week with 1."1.35Auto-immune neutropenia associated with metformin in a patient with splenic marginal zone lymphoma. ( Hamdi, S; Huguet, F; Laporte, F; Oksman, F, 2008)
"Metformin treatment for one year improved HbA1c in both groups (with and without type-1 LADA)."1.34[Detection of LADA-type diabetes in overweight diabetic patients. Is treatment with metformin suitable?]. ( Arroyo Bros, J; Campos Bonilla, B; Granada Ybern, ML; Lóriz Peralta, O; Sanmartí Sala, A, 2007)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (14.29)29.6817
2010's7 (50.00)24.3611
2020's5 (35.71)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kim, HJ1
Jeong, IK1
Hur, KY1
Kim, SK1
Noh, JH1
Chun, SW1
Kang, ES1
Rhee, EJ1
Choi, SH1
Liu, X1
Yu, P1
Xu, Y1
Wang, Y2
Chen, J1
Tang, F1
Hu, Z1
Zhou, J1
Liu, L1
Qiu, W1
Ye, Y1
Jia, Y1
Yao, W1
Long, J1
Zeng, Z1
Pernicova, I1
Kelly, S1
Ajodha, S1
Sahdev, A1
Bestwick, JP1
Gabrovska, P1
Akanle, O1
Ajjan, R1
Kola, B1
Stadler, M1
Fraser, W1
Christ-Crain, M1
Grossman, AB1
Pitzalis, C1
Korbonits, M1
Pålsson-McDermott, EM1
O'Neill, LAJ1
Lin, CY1
Wu, CH1
Hsu, CY1
Chen, TH1
Lin, MS1
Lin, YS1
Su, YJ1
Byun, S1
Lee, E1
Lee, KW1
Ursini, F1
Russo, E1
Pellino, G1
D'Angelo, S1
Chiaravalloti, A1
De Sarro, G1
Manfredini, R1
De Giorgio, R1
Kim, SC1
Schneeweiss, S1
Glynn, RJ1
Doherty, M1
Goldfine, AB1
Solomon, DH1
Tomczynska, M1
Bijak, M1
Saluk, J1
Feng, X1
Yuan, L1
Hu, Y1
Zhu, Y1
Yang, F1
Jiang, L1
Yan, R1
Luo, Y1
Zhao, E1
Liu, C1
Li, Q2
Cao, X1
Ma, J1
Brophy, S1
Davies, H1
Mannan, S1
Brunt, H1
Williams, R1
Ringel, J1
Lerch, MM1
Mayerle, J1
Lóriz Peralta, O1
Campos Bonilla, B1
Granada Ybern, ML1
Sanmartí Sala, A1
Arroyo Bros, J1
Laporte, F1
Hamdi, S1
Oksman, F1
Huguet, F1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Prevention of Metabolic Complications of Glucocorticoid Excess - a Randomised, Doubleblind,Placebo Controlled Study[NCT01319994]Phase 2/Phase 357 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-07-31Completed
Metformin as a Novel Treatment for Vitiligo by Targeting CD8+ T Cell Metabolism[NCT05607316]Phase 230 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-05-01Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

CT Abdomen

change in visceral/subcutaneous fat (NCT01319994)
Timeframe: 3 months minus baseline

Interventionratio (Mean)
Metformin0.08
Placebo-0.03

HOMA2-IR

The homeostatic model assessment (HOMA) is a method used to quantify insulin resistance and beta (β)-cell function. HOMA2-IR is a computer model that uses fasting plasma insulin and glucose concentrations to estimate insulin resistance which is the reciprocal of insulin sensitivity (%S)(100/%S) as a percentage of a normal reference population (normal young adults). HOMA2-IR is calculated using the HOMA model: www.dtu.ox.ac.uk/homacalculator/ (NCT01319994)
Timeframe: 3 months minus baseline

InterventionHOMA score (Mean)
Metformin0.22
Placebo2.35

Reviews

7 reviews available for metformin and Autoimmune Diseases

ArticleYear
Targeting immunometabolism as an anti-inflammatory strategy.
    Cell research, 2020, Volume: 30, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Autoimmune Diseases; Dimethyl Fumarate; Glycolysis; Humans; Immunomodulati

2020
Therapeutic Implications of Autophagy Inducers in Immunological Disorders, Infection, and Cancer.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2017, Sep-12, Volume: 18, Issue:9

    Topics: Adaptive Immunity; Animals; Autoimmune Diseases; Autophagy; Benzylisoquinolines; Cholecalciferol; Hu

2017
Metformin and Autoimmunity: A "New Deal" of an Old Drug.
    Frontiers in immunology, 2018, Volume: 9

    Topics: Animals; Autoimmune Diseases; Autoimmunity; B-Lymphocytes; Fibroblasts; Gastrointestinal Microbiome;

2018
Metformin - The Drug for the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases; A New Use of a Known Anti-Diabetic Drug.
    Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2016, Volume: 16, Issue:19

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antioxidants; Autoimmune Diseases; Clinical Trials as Topic

2016
Gliclazide-Induced Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and Review on Literature.
    Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets, 2016, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Acarbose; Aged; Autoimmune Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Drug Substitution; Gliclazide; Human

2016
Interventions for latent autoimmune diabetes (LADA) in adults.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2011, Sep-07, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Autoimmune Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; Glutamate Decarboxylas

2011
[Pancreatic diseases: update 2011].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2011, Volume: 136, Issue:40

    Topics: Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Autoimmune Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Diagnosis, D

2011

Trials

2 trials available for metformin and Autoimmune Diseases

ArticleYear
Comparison of Efficacy of Glimepiride, Alogliptin, and Alogliptin-Pioglitazone as the Initial Periods of Therapy in Patients with Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Open-Label, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study.
    Diabetes & metabolism journal, 2022, Volume: 46, Issue:5

    Topics: Autoimmune Diseases; Blood Glucose; Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; Cholesterol; Diabetes Mellitus, T

2022
Metformin to reduce metabolic complications and inflammation in patients on systemic glucocorticoid therapy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, proof-of-concept, phase 2 trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2020, Volume: 8, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Autoimmune Diseases; Double-Blind Method; Female; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Hypoglycemic

2020

Other Studies

5 other studies available for metformin and Autoimmune Diseases

ArticleYear
Metformin induces tolerogenicity of dendritic cells by promoting metabolic reprogramming.
    Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS, 2023, Sep-09, Volume: 80, Issue:10

    Topics: Autoimmune Diseases; Citric Acid Cycle; Dendritic Cells; Fatty Acids; Humans; Lipid Metabolism; Metf

2023
Reduced Mortality Associated With the Use of Metformin Among Patients With Autoimmune Diseases.
    Frontiers in endocrinology, 2021, Volume: 12

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Autoimmune Diseases; Cell Proliferation; Databases, Factual; Diabete

2021
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes may reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases: a population-based cohort study.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2015, Volume: 74, Issue:11

    Topics: Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Autoimmune Diseases; Cohort Studies; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Dipeptidyl-Pe

2015
[Detection of LADA-type diabetes in overweight diabetic patients. Is treatment with metformin suitable?].
    Atencion primaria, 2007, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Autoantibodies; Autoimmune Diseases; Body Mass Index; Confidence Intervals; Diabetes Me

2007
Auto-immune neutropenia associated with metformin in a patient with splenic marginal zone lymphoma.
    Pharmacy world & science : PWS, 2008, Volume: 30, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Antineoplastic Agents; Autoimmune Diseases; Granulocytes; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Leukocy

2008