Metformin exhibits preventive and therapeutic efficacy against experimental cystic echinococcosis.

Metformin (Met) is an anti-hyperglycemic and potential anti-cancer agent which may exert its anti-proliferative effects via the induction of energetic stress. In this study we investigated the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of Met against the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. Metformin showed...

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Main Authors: Julia A Loos, Valeria A Dávila, Christian R Rodrígues, Romina Petrigh, Jorge A Zoppi, Fernando A Crocenzi, Andrea C Cumino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5321462?pdf=render

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