PMID-sentid Pub_year Sent_text comp_official_name comp_offsetprotein_name organism prot_offset 16124352-1 2005 BACKGROUND: The extended-release formulation of metformin (MXR) prolongs drug absorption in the upper gastrointestinal tract and permits once-daily dosing in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin 48-57 ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 2 (Junior blood group) Homo sapiens 59-62