Abstract:IntroductionMetformin (Met), a first-line oral anti-type 2 diabetes medication used globally, has been shown to hinder cancer progression via regulation of microRNAs (miRNAs). The previous reports on the relationship between Met use and the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) have been controversial. Hence, this study aimed to explore how Met affected ESCC progression and the underlying molecular mechanism.Material and methodsCell migration, viability and invasiveness were respectively investigat… Show more
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