Abstract

Metformin after its discovery has found many wonders in many varied uses, poly cystic ovarian disease being already established one. It is now standard therapy in such condition. Many enchanting pathways are depicted leading to its many efficacies. In last decade its use in ovarian and other cancers is proposed. Before another such use is proved we can see the subject had grown bigger; hence a review seems to be worthwhile.

Keywords: Metfotmin; Ovarian cancer; AMPK; Stem cell