Is metformin a geroprotector? A peek into the current clinical and experimental data

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Nowadays we observe a growing scientific interest and need to develop novel research approach that target ageing. Metformin, apart from its proven efectiveness as a glucose-lowering agent, was found to exert multidirectional effects because of its cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity. Recently, metformin has become a subject of interest of many researchers as a promising drug with anti-ageing properties; however, its impact on clinical ageing features is still hypothetical. Nevertheless, results of cellular experiments and animal studies confirm that metformin has advantageous effects on ageing. Additionally, a number of clinical trials prove positive effects of metformin on the prevalence of age-related diseases (ARD), including cardiovascular disease or carcinoma. We have observed a significant advancement in human research since a few randomised clinical trials evaluating the impact of metformin on ageing were launched. Here, we present an investigation on anti-ageing properties of metformin, and provide the explanation of mechanisms and pathways implicated in this function. We also analyse available clinical evidence on healthspan extension, all-cause mortality and ARD. Finally, we discuss currently conducted randiomized clinical trials which aim to explore metformin potential as an anti-ageing drug in humans.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:191

Enthalten in:

Mechanisms of ageing and development - 191(2020) vom: 10. Okt., Seite 111350

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zajda, Agnieszka [VerfasserIn]
Huttunen, Kristiina M [VerfasserIn]
Sikora, Joanna [VerfasserIn]
Podsiedlik, Maria [VerfasserIn]
Markowicz-Piasecka, Magdalena [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9100L32L2N
Ageing
Biguanides
Geroprotector
Journal Article
Metformin
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Senescence

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Date Completed 13.10.2021

Date Revised 13.10.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.mad.2020.111350

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NLM314784012