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metformin and Becker Muscular Dystrophy

metformin has been researched along with Becker Muscular Dystrophy in 8 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
"The L-arginine/nitric oxide synthase (NOS) pathway is considered to be altered in muscular dystrophy such as Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD)."9.27Effects of single and combined metformin and L-citrulline supplementation on L-arginine-related pathways in Becker muscular dystrophy patients: possible biochemical and clinical implications. ( Bollenbach, A; Bonati, U; Fischer, D; Hafner, P; Hanff, E; Kayacelebi, AA; Tsikas, D, 2018)
"The aim of this randomized, placebo-controlled study was to explore the effect of metformin in children with a neurogenic or myogenic motor deficit, who are therefore prone to develop overweight, adiposity, and insulin resistance."9.14Metformin therapy to reduce weight gain and visceral adiposity in children and adolescents with neurogenic or myogenic motor deficit. ( Casteels, K; Coudyzer, W; de Zegher, F; Fieuws, S; Goemans, N; Loeckx, D; van Helvoirt, M; Verpoorten, C, 2010)
"The L-arginine/nitric oxide synthase (NOS) pathway is considered to be altered in muscular dystrophy such as Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD)."5.27Effects of single and combined metformin and L-citrulline supplementation on L-arginine-related pathways in Becker muscular dystrophy patients: possible biochemical and clinical implications. ( Bollenbach, A; Bonati, U; Fischer, D; Hafner, P; Hanff, E; Kayacelebi, AA; Tsikas, D, 2018)
"The aim of this randomized, placebo-controlled study was to explore the effect of metformin in children with a neurogenic or myogenic motor deficit, who are therefore prone to develop overweight, adiposity, and insulin resistance."5.14Metformin therapy to reduce weight gain and visceral adiposity in children and adolescents with neurogenic or myogenic motor deficit. ( Casteels, K; Coudyzer, W; de Zegher, F; Fieuws, S; Goemans, N; Loeckx, D; van Helvoirt, M; Verpoorten, C, 2010)
"Five ambulatory, genetically confirmed Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients aged between 7–10 years were treated with L-arginine (3 x 2."2.82Improved Muscle Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy through L-Arginine and Metformin: An Investigator-Initiated, Open-Label, Single-Center, Proof-Of-Concept-Study. ( Bieri, O; Bonati, U; Deuster, S; Erne, B; Fischer, D; Fischmann, A; Frank, S; Gloor, M; Gueven, N; Hafner, P; Neuhaus, C; Peters, T; Pohlman, U; Rubino, D; Rutz, E; Schmid, M; Sinnreich, M, 2016)
"It is thought that it exerts its anti-cancer effect through the inhibition of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling pathway."2.61The journey of metformin from glycaemic control to mTOR inhibition and the suppression of tumour growth. ( Amin, S; Lux, A; O'Callaghan, F, 2019)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's8 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hafner, P4
Bonati, U4
Klein, A1
Rubino, D3
Gocheva, V2
Schmidt, S1
Schroeder, J1
Bernert, G1
Laugel, V1
Steinlin, M1
Capone, A1
Gloor, M2
Bieri, O2
Hemkens, LG1
Speich, B1
Zumbrunn, T2
Gueven, N3
Fischer, D4
Mantuano, P1
Sanarica, F1
Conte, E1
Morgese, MG1
Capogrosso, RF1
Cozzoli, A1
Fonzino, A1
Quaranta, A1
Rolland, JF1
De Bellis, M1
Camerino, GM1
Trabace, L1
De Luca, A1
Hanff, E1
Bollenbach, A1
Kayacelebi, AA1
Tsikas, D1
Amin, S1
Lux, A1
O'Callaghan, F1
Ljubicic, V1
Jasmin, BJ1
Erne, B1
Schmid, M1
Pohlman, U1
Peters, T1
Rutz, E1
Frank, S1
Neuhaus, C1
Deuster, S1
Fischmann, A1
Sinnreich, M1
Casteels, K1
Fieuws, S1
van Helvoirt, M1
Verpoorten, C1
Goemans, N1
Coudyzer, W1
Loeckx, D1
de Zegher, F1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
"A Double Blind Randomised Placebo Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of L-citrulline and Metformin in Ambulant Children Aged Between 7 and 10 Years With Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy"[NCT01995032]Phase 347 participants (Actual)Interventional2013-10-31Completed
[NCT02516085]Phase 15 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-01-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Becker Muscular Dystrophy

ArticleYear
The journey of metformin from glycaemic control to mTOR inhibition and the suppression of tumour growth.
    British journal of clinical pharmacology, 2019, Volume: 85, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Blood Glucose; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cell Line, Tumor; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cogniti

2019

Trials

5 trials available for metformin and Becker Muscular Dystrophy

ArticleYear
Effect of Combination l-Citrulline and Metformin Treatment on Motor Function in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA network open, 2019, 10-02, Volume: 2, Issue:10

    Topics: Child; Citrulline; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy, Combination; Europe; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agen

2019
Effects of single and combined metformin and L-citrulline supplementation on L-arginine-related pathways in Becker muscular dystrophy patients: possible biochemical and clinical implications.
    Amino acids, 2018, Volume: 50, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Amidinotransferases; Arginine; Citrulline; Creatinine; Dietary Supplements; Female; Glycine;

2018
Improved Muscle Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy through L-Arginine and Metformin: An Investigator-Initiated, Open-Label, Single-Center, Proof-Of-Concept-Study.
    PloS one, 2016, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Arginine; Biopsy; Child; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Metformin; M

2016
Treatment with L-citrulline and metformin in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: study protocol for a single-centre, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
    Trials, 2016, 08-03, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Biomarkers; Child; Citrulline; Clinical Protocols; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy, Combination; E

2016
Metformin therapy to reduce weight gain and visceral adiposity in children and adolescents with neurogenic or myogenic motor deficit.
    Pediatric diabetes, 2010, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Child; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Insulin; Ins

2010

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Becker Muscular Dystrophy

ArticleYear
Effect of a long-term treatment with metformin in dystrophic mdx mice: A reconsideration of its potential clinical interest in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
    Biochemical pharmacology, 2018, Volume: 154

    Topics: Animals; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule; Hypoglycemic Agents; Isomet

2018
Metformin increases peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ Co-activator-1α and utrophin a expression in dystrophic skeletal muscle.
    Muscle & nerve, 2015, Volume: 52, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Cells, Cultured; Disease Models, Animal; Gene Expression Regulation; Hypoglycemic Agents; M

2015