Abstract
Study of the copper binding properties of metformin is important for revealing its mechanism of action as a first-line type-2 diabetes drug. A quantitative investigation of interactions between metformin and l-cysteine-copper complexes was performed. The results suggest that metformin could interact with biological copper, which plays a key role in mitochondrial function.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 97 |
Pages (from-to) | 17313-17316 |
ISSN | 1359-7345 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |