Metformin - Mechanism of Action

Metformin
Anti-diabetes medication
Biguanides

[@bio366geethasankar7]

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[@user-od6ou5gm1t]

Actually, metformin not only act on AMPK. its' mechanism is more complex.

[@nyloxyloto4871]

But even my text book shows this mechanism. What is the more complex mechanism?

[@kevinspaleta]

Try Complex 1 ;)

[@patateskizartmasi7890]

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[@WXUZT]

It suppresses Glucagon or its action...apart from other actions. It mode of action IS complex. Try this reference: stm.sciencemag.org/content/5/172/172ec31

[@nenadcubric2663]

Reduce the Liver to produce glucose,

[@nenadcubric2663]

So Works also for Insulin Resistance?

[@ys3593]

How does metformin reduce ATP?