December 12, 2023
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VIDEO: Metformin may have beneficial effect on AMD progression
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ROME — In this Healio Video Perspective from the FLORetina-ICOOR meeting, Albert Augustin, MD, speaks about the beneficial effects of metformin on age-related macular degeneration.
Metformin is a commonly prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes. In recent years, it was studied as an anti-aging drug, influencing many biochemical pathways involved in age-related changes.
“By accident, many people found that it seems to decelerate AMD progression,” Augustin said.
He recently published a paper on this topic in Aging Pathobiology and Therapeutics.
Reference:
- Augustin AJ, et al. Aging Pathobiol Ther. 2022;doi:10.31491/APT.2022.12.098.
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Augustin A. Metformin – an “old” drug and its effect on ageing and dry AMD. Presented at: FLORetina-ICOOR; Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2023; Rome.
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Augustin reports no relevant financial disclosures.
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