Abstract:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and 85% of lung cancer cases are associated with tobacco use. Within this group, activating mutations in K-ras have been identified in ∼25% of lung adenocarcinomas. Using a mouse model of k-ras-driven lung tumorigenesis, we previously demonstrated that deletion of the IGF-1 gene or reduction of systemic IGF-1 levels using the antidiabetic drug metformin markedly reduced tumor burden. Since preclinical and clinical studies suggest that diet… Show more
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