2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.019
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Metformin as a prevention and treatment for preeclampsia: effects on soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 and soluble endoglin secretion and endothelial dysfunction

Abstract: Metformin reduced soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 and soluble endoglin secretion from primary human tissues, possibly by inhibiting the mitochondrial electron transport chain. The activity of the mitochondrial electron transport chain was increased in preterm preeclamptic placenta. Metformin reduced endothelial dysfunction, enhanced vasodilation in omental arteries, and induced angiogenesis. Metformin has potential to prevent or treat preeclampsia.

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“…VEGF (Vascular endothelial growth factor)11, sildenafil10, statins 12, metformin13 and Kraussianone-214. Most of the agents reduce the available or secreted sFLT-1, however not all has assessed the effect on the PlGF.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…VEGF (Vascular endothelial growth factor)11, sildenafil10, statins 12, metformin13 and Kraussianone-214. Most of the agents reduce the available or secreted sFLT-1, however not all has assessed the effect on the PlGF.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[82] and recent reports indicate the safety and efficacy of esomeprazole in decreasing sFLT-I/PIGF ratio. The mitochondrial complex I inhibitor, metformina and the cholesterol-lowering agent, pravastatin, down-regulate sFLT-I/PIGF ratio, [83][84] but may not be recommended until more trials due to the uncertain effects of mTOR inhibitors on pregnancy outcomes, especially in first trimester. [85][86] [87] This may be more important in Africa where lack of nutrients stir up pathogenesis of placental malaria which negatively impacts fetal growth by further downregulating mTOR signalling pathways which link growth factors, insulin, IGF-I and VEGF in nutrient supply to fetus.…”
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“…Néanmoins, certaines molé-cules sont en cours d'évaluation comme l'alpha-1-microglobuline, un chélateur naturel du fer [43] qui pourrait être administré aux femmes à risque. Parmi les autres molécules utilisables qui pourraient réduire la quantité de sFLT1 et de sENG, mentionnons la metformine [44]. Une autre piste pourrait être fournie par l'administration de nanoparticules ciblant le trophoblaste [45], qui pourrait véhiculer des siARN (en anglais, small interfering RNA) mimant l'action des miARN naturels.…”
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