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Cancer cells 'poison' the immune system with tainted mitochondria

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35 points by 2a0c40 · 7 comments

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pmdulaney

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

    "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

https://archive.is/OOuEp

ashoeafoot

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

presspot

Biological DDOS

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