The Pituitary Gland is a Novel Major Site of Action of Metformin in Non-Human Primates: a Potential Path to Expand and Integrate Its Metabolic Actions

Background/Aims: Biguanides are anti-hyperglycaemic agents used to treat diabetes by acting primarily on the liver, inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis. However, biguanides may target other key metabolic tissues to exert beneficial actions. As the “master endocrine gland”, the pituitary is a true hom...

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Main Authors: Mari C. Vázquez-Borrego, Antonio C. Fuentes-Fayos, Manuel D. Gahete, Justo P. Castaño, Rhonda D. Kineman, Raúl M. Luque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2018-09-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/493448