Metformin Suppresses Proliferation and Viability of Rat Pheochromocytoma Cells

摘要

BackgroundPrevious studies have clearly demonstrated that metformin inhibits cell proliferation and cell growth in many types of human cancers. Increased survival rates in patients with breast and lung cancer receiving metformin have also been observed. However, the effect of metformin on pheochromocytoma cells remains unexplored.