metformin has been researched along with Cancer of Endocrine Gland 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Metformin treatment has been associated with better response to cancer therapy in thyroid cancer and pNETs." | 2.61 | The role of an anti-diabetic drug metformin in the treatment of endocrine tumors. ( Daley, B; Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, J; Thakur, S, 2019) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| León-González, AJ | 1 |
| Jiménez-Vacas, JM | 1 |
| Fuentes-Fayos, AC | 1 |
| Sarmento-Cabral, A | 1 |
| Herrera-Martínez, AD | 1 |
| Gahete, MD | 1 |
| Luque, RM | 1 |
| Thakur, S | 1 |
| Daley, B | 1 |
| Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, J | 1 |
2 reviews available for metformin and Cancer of Endocrine Gland
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Role of metformin and other metabolic drugs in the prevention and therapy of endocrine-related cancers.
Topics: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Endocrine Gland Neoplasms; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Insulin; Metformi | 2021 |
The role of an anti-diabetic drug metformin in the treatment of endocrine tumors.
Topics: Animals; Diabetes Mellitus; Endocrine Gland Neoplasms; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Metformin; Signa | 2019 |