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metformin and Lathyrism

metformin has been researched along with Lathyrism in 1 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.

Lathyrism: A paralytic condition of the legs caused by ingestion of lathyrogens, especially BETA-AMINOPROPIONITRILE or beta-N-oxalyl amino-L-alanine, which are found in the seeds of plants of the genus LATHYRUS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Chronic administration of BAPN did not produce plasma lipid abnormalities such as those due to hyperlipidic diet."5.26Chronic lathyrism and atheromatosis in the rat. Protective effect of metformin. ( Bouissou, H; Douste-Blazy, L; Julian, M; Pieraggi, MT; Thiers, JC, 1980)
" Chronic administration of BAPN did not produce plasma lipid abnormalities such as those due to hyperlipidic diet."1.26Chronic lathyrism and atheromatosis in the rat. Protective effect of metformin. ( Bouissou, H; Douste-Blazy, L; Julian, M; Pieraggi, MT; Thiers, JC, 1980)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bouissou, H1
Thiers, JC1
Douste-Blazy, L1
Pieraggi, MT1
Julian, M1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metformin and Lathyrism

ArticleYear
Chronic lathyrism and atheromatosis in the rat. Protective effect of metformin.
    Gerontology, 1980, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Aminopropionitrile; Animals; Aorta, Thoracic; Arteriosclerosis; Cholesterol; Diet, Atherogenic; Lath

1980