Network pharmacology-based investigation and experimental validation of the mechanism of metformin in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
Eur J Med Res
; 29(1): 475, 2024 Sep 30.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39343915
ABSTRACT
Metformin, a widely used anti-diabetic agent, has shown significant anti-cancer properties as reported in in various cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia. However, the detailed mechanisms by which metformin influences acute myeloid leukemia remain unrevealed. Employing a synergistic approach of network pharmacology and experimental validation, this study systematically identifies and analyzes potential metformin targets and AML-related genes. These findings are then cross-referenced with biomedical databases to construct a target-gene network, providing insights into metformin's pharmacodynamics in AML treatment. Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI), Gene Ontology (GO), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses are utilized. Results show metformin's effectiveness in inhibiting AML cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis through the AKT/HIF1A/PDK1 signaling pathway. This research provides insights into metformin's clinical application in AML treatment.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
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Cell Proliferation
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Network Pharmacology
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Metformin
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Med Res
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China
Country of publication:
United kingdom