Description: Metformin hydrochloride (1,1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride) , a widely used anti-diabetic drug, has a potential function as an anti-Y medicine. It inhibits the proliferation of a variety of Y cells including colon, prostate, and etc.
CAS Number: 1115-70-4
Formula: C4H12ClN5
Molecular Weight: 165,63
References: Zhou G, et al. Role of AMP-activated protein kinase in mechanism of metformin action. J Clin Invest. 2001 Oct;108(8):1167-74.