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Open AccessMetformin protects against apoptosis and senescence in nucleus pulposus cells and ameliorates disc degeneration in vivo
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a complicated process that involves both cellular apoptosis and senescence. Metformin has been reported to stimulate autophagy, whereas autophagy is shown to protect a...