The potential of metformin as an antineoplastic in brain tumors: A systematic review
Famila Takhwifa, Tiara Aninditha, Heri Setiawan, Rani Sauriasari
Abstract
Nonetheless, the efficacy and safety of metformin need further clinical testing in the wider population.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMetforminTemozolomideOncologyRadiation therapyBrain tumorInternal medicineCancerRepurposingAdverse effectPopulationIntensive care medicinePathologyInsulinEcologyBiologyEnvironmental healthMetabolism, Diabetes, and CancerFOXO transcription factor regulationPI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cancer