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New users of metformin are at low risk of incident cancer: a cohort study among people with type 2 diabetes

Authors :
Libby, Gillian
Donnelly, Louise A.
Donnan, Peter T.
Alessi, Dario R.
Morris, Andrew D.
Evans, Josie M.M.
Source :
Diabetes Care. September 2009, Vol. 32 Issue 9, p1620, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

OBJECTIVE--The antidiabetic properties of metformin are mediated through its ability to activate the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Activation of AMPK can suppress tumor formation and inhibit cell growth in addition [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01495992
Volume :
32
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Diabetes Care
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.208534274