ArticleCurrent medicinal chemistry2025
Unveiling the Protective Role of Metformin against Chemotherapy-induced Cardiotoxicity: A Comprehensive Scoping Review on Non-clinical Studies.
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- GLP-1 RA initiation versus metformin and risk of cardiomyopathy in patients with cancer and diabetes treated with chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy: a target trial emulation.Diabetes research and clinical practice · 2026Article
- Evaluation of metformin's effect on 5-fluorouracil-induced cardiotoxicity through cellular protection.Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences · 2026Article
- Pharmacological prevention in cardio-oncology: from bench-to-bedside.Heart failure reviews · 2025Review
- Role of hesperidin/hesperetin against chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity: a systematic review of non-clinical studies.Cancer cell international · 2025Review
- Therapeutic effects of quercetin in oral cancer therapy: a systematic review of preclinical evidence focused on oxidative damage, apoptosis and anti-metastasis.Cancer cell international · 2025Review
- The Link between Lipids and Inflammation: Focus on Targeting Sialidase Activity as a Novel Strategy for Anti-Atherosclerotic Therapy.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionChemotherapy therapies are effective in treating cancer, but they can have harmful effects on the cardiovascular system. This study explores the possible role of metformin in reducing the cardiac damage caused by chemotherapy.
methodsIn this scoping review, we conducted a comprehensive literature search on electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (ISI)) until November 2023. The manuscript was screened regarding the role of metformin in chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity. Finally, 26 papers were selected after double screening.
resultsChemotherapy has the potential to damage and cause cell death in the heart, resulting in molecular, biochemical, and histological changes compared to an untreated group. However, co-treatment with metformin may offer protection by preventing or reversing these harmful effects on cardiac cells. Metformin's cardioprotective properties are thought to be due to its ability to modulate oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, and the apoptotic pathway.
conclusionThe present study strongly suggests that metformin is an effective solution to chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity. Metformin can alleviate the harmful effects of chemotherapy on the heart by affecting oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, and apoptosis pathways. However, it is essential to note that the use of metformin may have some drawbacks, as it is a non-targeted therapy and could potentially reduce the effectiveness of targeted cancer drugs. Despite this, the potential benefits of using metformin in clinical settings cannot be ignored. Further studies are necessary to determine the specifics of this interaction. Still, the promising results of this review suggest that metformin may be an essential tool in the fight against chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.
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