Recent research mentioning Metformin
- Autophagy related 7 dysfunction in senescent melanocytes and hypopigmented skin: reversal by metformin.Kim JC, Park TJ, Kim Y · The British journal of dermatology · 2026-04-17pubmed ai
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How it works
Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage, among others, is the main first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight.
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Chemistry
- IUPAC name
- 3-(diaminomethylidene)-1,1-dimethylguanidine
- Formula
- C4H11N5
- PubChem
- CID 4091 →
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