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metformin and Encephalitis

metformin has been researched along with Encephalitis in 5 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.

Encephalitis: Inflammation of the BRAIN due to infection, autoimmune processes, toxins, and other conditions. Viral infections (see ENCEPHALITIS, VIRAL) are a relatively frequent cause of this condition.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment with metformin reduced the expression of GFAP, Iba-1 (astrocyte and microglial markers) and the inflammation markers (p-IKB, IL-1 and VEGF), while enhancing p-AMPK and eNOS levels and increasing neuronal survival (Fox-1 and NeuN)."1.43Effects of metformin on inflammation and short-term memory in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. ( Barbosa, KP; França, ME; Lós, DB; Nunes, AK; Oliveira, WH; Peixoto, CA; Rocha, SW; Rodrigues, GB; Santos, LA, 2016)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's4 (80.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mandwie, M1
Karunia, J1
Niaz, A1
Keay, KA1
Musumeci, G1
Rennie, C1
McGrath, K1
Al-Badri, G1
Castorina, A1
Chunchai, T3
Pintana, H3
Arinno, A3
Ongnok, B3
Pantiya, P3
Khuanjing, T3
Prathumsap, N3
Maneechote, C3
Chattipakorn, N3
Chattipakorn, SC3
Cassano, V1
Tallarico, M1
Armentaro, G1
De Sarro, C1
Iannone, M1
Leo, A1
Citraro, R1
Russo, E1
De Sarro, G1
Hribal, ML1
Sciacqua, A1
Paudel, YN1
Angelopoulou, E1
Piperi, C1
Shaikh, MF1
Othman, I1
Oliveira, WH1
Nunes, AK1
França, ME1
Santos, LA1
Lós, DB1
Rocha, SW1
Barbosa, KP1
Rodrigues, GB1
Peixoto, CA1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Encephalitis

ArticleYear
Emerging neuroprotective effect of metformin in Parkinson's disease: A molecular crosstalk.
    Pharmacological research, 2020, Volume: 152

    Topics: Animals; Autophagy; Behavior, Animal; Dopaminergic Neurons; Encephalitis; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agent

2020

Other Studies

4 other studies available for metformin and Encephalitis

ArticleYear
Metformin Treatment Attenuates Brain Inflammation and Rescues PACAP/VIP Neuropeptide Alterations in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2021, Dec-20, Volume: 22, Issue:24

    Topics: Amygdala; Animals; Case-Control Studies; Diet, High-Fat; Down-Regulation; Encephalitis; Hippocampus;

2021
Melatonin and metformin counteract cognitive dysfunction equally in male rats with doxorubicin-induced chemobrain.
    Neurotoxicology, 2023, Volume: 94

    Topics: Animals; Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment; Cognitive Dysfunction; Doxorubicin; Encephalitis

2023
Melatonin and metformin counteract cognitive dysfunction equally in male rats with doxorubicin-induced chemobrain.
    Neurotoxicology, 2023, Volume: 94

    Topics: Animals; Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment; Cognitive Dysfunction; Doxorubicin; Encephalitis

2023
Melatonin and metformin counteract cognitive dysfunction equally in male rats with doxorubicin-induced chemobrain.
    Neurotoxicology, 2023, Volume: 94

    Topics: Animals; Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment; Cognitive Dysfunction; Doxorubicin; Encephalitis

2023
Melatonin and metformin counteract cognitive dysfunction equally in male rats with doxorubicin-induced chemobrain.
    Neurotoxicology, 2023, Volume: 94

    Topics: Animals; Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment; Cognitive Dysfunction; Doxorubicin; Encephalitis

2023
Ranolazine Attenuates Brain Inflammation in a Rat Model of Type 2 Diabetes.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2022, Dec-18, Volume: 23, Issue:24

    Topics: Animals; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diet, High-Fat; Encephalitis; Metformin; Noncommunicable Disease

2022
Effects of metformin on inflammation and short-term memory in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.
    Brain research, 2016, 08-01, Volume: 1644

    Topics: AMP-Activated Protein Kinases; Animals; Apoptosis; Astrocytes; Blood Glucose; Diabetes Mellitus, Exp

2016