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Quantitative findings from the Kolnes 2026 cohort reveal a divergent effect on two key stress-induced cytokines. Serum GDF15 levels were significantly increased following metformin administration, rising from a baseline of 607±89 ng/ml to 1004±61 ng/ml (P < 0.001). These data indicate a selective upregulation of the GDF15 pathway. The specific elevation of GDF15, a cytokine induced by mitochondrial stress, aligns with known mechanistic effects of metformin on cellular energy metabolism.
Evidence grade: exploratory
Contradiction status: none
Publication: 5f566366-fb20-4402-ba24-c1117573f97f
Provenance: Derivation Web chain
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source_1Zaveri 2026source_2Wu 2026source_3Hong 2026source_4Lee 2026source_5Seo 2026