Description: Aloe emodin (Rhabarberone) is an interferon-inducing agent, for JEV (IC50=1 µg/mL) and EV71(IC50=0.33 µg/mL ). Target: HSV, Autophagy. Smiles: O=C1C=2C(C(=O)C=3C1=CC=CC3O)=C(O)C=C(CO)C2. References: Li SW, et al. Eur J Pharmacol. 2014 Sep 5,738:125-32.

Aloe-emodin is a hydroxyanthraquinone found in Aloe vera leaves that has potent laxative action by inducing chloride secretion in colonic mucosa and releasing acetylcholine, which stimulates contraction of intestinal smooth muscle. It also demonstrates anti-tumor activity (ED50s = 1-13 µM), inducing apoptosis in...

Aloe-emodin is an anthraquinone isolated from the aloe plant. Aloe-emodin is most commonly known for its stimulant-laxative action, but also shows antioxidative, anticancer chemotherapeutic, and anti-angiogenic activity. This compound activates CFTR Cl- channels in the colon, potentially increasing fluid secretion...

Yellow to orange powder. Soluble in DMSO (2mg/ml) or DMF (5mg/ml). Insoluble in water. Chemical. CAS: 481-72-1. Formula: C15H10O5. MW: 270.24. Aloe-emodin is a naturally anthraquinone derivative and an active ingredient of Aloe vera leaves and other plants. Aloe-emodin has been shown to exhibit many pharmacological...