Metformin prevents oxidative stress and apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in polycystic ovary syndrome via activation of Nrf2-HO-1 pathway.

Jin-Jing Li; Hong-Lian Wu; Yang Lv; Ye-Min Qin; Xi-Xi Qiu; Xixi Cai

doi:10.1080/09513590.2025.2528815

December 1, 2025Open Access

Metformin prevents oxidative stress and apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in polycystic ovary syndrome via activation of Nrf2-HO-1 pathway.

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Key Points

Oxidative stress and apoptosis are significantly reduced in granulosa cells with metformin treatment, underscoring the drug's protective role.
The study identifies the Nrf2 pathway as a key mechanism by which metformin exerts its protective effects.
This research involves cellular analyses that demonstrate metformin's ability to combat oxidative stresses in ovarian granulosa cells.
Understanding this mechanism calls for further investigation into metformin's potential therapeutic effects in women with PCOS.

Implication

Findings show metformin reduces oxidative stress and apoptosis in granulosa cells, highlighting the Nrf2 pathway's importance in PCOS.

Abstract

The findings of the study suggest that metformin protects ovarian granulosa cells against oxidative stress and apoptosis in the context of PCOS via activation of Nrf2-HO-1 pathway.

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Metformin prevents oxidative stress and apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in polycystic ovary syndrome via activation of Nrf2-HO-1 pathway.

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Metformin prevents oxidative stress and apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in polycystic ovary syndrome via activation of Nrf2-HO-1 pathway.

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