Metformin, for Diabetics, Effectively Treats Models of Silica-induced PF by Pulmonary Fibrosis News published on 2021-08-26T11:08:22Z Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene Marshall reads an article exploring the effectiveness of Metformin, a well-known diabetes medication, on silica-induced PF. Following the publication of a 2018 study on Metformin reducing established lung fibrosis, a team of researchers in China are now evaluating the anti-fibrotic effects of this medication in an induced mouse model. They are hopeful that the findings may encourage the exploration of an inhaled form of Metformin as a potential therapy for those living with PF. Are you interested in learning more about Pulmonary Fibrosis? If so, please visit: https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com Genre News & Politics