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Cancer cells 'poison' the immune system with tainted mitochondria

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35 points by 2a0c40 a year ago · 7 comments

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pmdulaney a year ago

It is well known that Metformin does what it does by modifying (in some sense -- I am not a cell biologist) the mitochondria. There is also some evidence that, in addition to helping the body to regulate blood glucose, Metformin reduces cancer risk.

Could it be that Metformin reduces cancer risk by reducing the ability of cancer cells to attack mitochondria?

  • XzetaU8 a year ago

    "Preventive and Therapeutic effects of Metformin in Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of RCT and Cohort Studies"

    https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/145997

    Conclusion: Metformin does not significantly prolong the overall survival and progressive-free survival of cancer patients, but it may effectively reduce the risk of cancer occurrence.

raincom a year ago

https://archive.is/OOuEp

ashoeafoot a year ago

fascinating , a war of critters, but then why and how do cancers growing on cancers use this.

presspot a year ago

Biological DDOS

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