# Metformin decelerates aging clock in male monkeys

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 148 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.08.021 |
| Corresponding authors | Jing Qu, Weiqi Zhang, Guang‐Hui Liu |
| Institution | Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/diet-and-metabolism-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.08.021](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.08.021)

## Topics

Metformin · Epigenetic clock · male monkeys · aging deceleration · primate aging model · anti-aging intervention · Epigenetic clock · age-related biomarkers · longevity pharmacology · non-human primate study

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