Alteration of Cholesterol Metabolism by Metformin Is Associated With Improved Outcome in Type II Diabetic Patients With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

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Main Authors: Xiang-Nan Jiang, Yan Zhang, Wei-Ge Wang, Dong Sheng, Xiao-Yan Zhou, Xiao-Qiu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.608238/full