Metformin and adipose-derived stem cell combination therapy alleviates radiation-induced skin fibrosis in mice.
Hamid MalekzadehYusuf SurucuSomaiah ChinnapakaKatherine S YangJosé A ArellanoYasamin SamadiMichael W EpperlyJoel S GreenbergerJ Peter RubinAsim EjazPublished in: Stem cell research & therapy (2024)
Our study suggests metformin's potential as a prophylactic measure to prevent RISF, and the combination of ASCs and metformin holds promise for late-stage RISF treatment. These findings have clinical implications for improving the quality of life for those affected by radiation-induced skin fibrosis.