| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T3 |
0-13 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1 Metformin: |
| T4 |
14-52 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Historical re-purposing and pleiotropy |
| T5 |
53-209 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is a lesser-known fact that metformin was originally introduced as an anti-influenza drug and that glucose-lowering was only one of its side effects [1]. |
| T6 |
210-364 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The many pleiotropic effects of metformin and its widespread utility in medicine today have led scientists to call it the aspirin of the 21st century [2]. |
| T7 |
365-568 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the current scenario, when there is no specific agent against COVID-19, and when re-purposing of drugs is the primary weapon, we suggest that metformin be used as one of the drugs to combat the virus. |
