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Mechanistically, several studies explored pathways linking metformin to these ancillary outcomes. Preclinical data from this study suggest metformin may exert chondroprotective effects via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Evidence grade: exploratory
Contradiction status: none
Publication: 5f566366-fb20-4402-ba24-c1117573f97f
Provenance: Derivation Web chain
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