Sirolimus and Metformin Synergistically Inhibits Colon Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo

This 2017 study assessed the combined effects of sirolimus (an mTOR inhibitor) and metformin (an AMPK activator) on colon cancer cell lines (HT29, SW620, HCT116) and in a mouse model. The combination treatment (Met/S) significantly inhibited cell viability and tumor growth more than either agent alone. Mechanistically, the combination downregulated