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AdipoGen Aloe-Emodine (50 mg)

Supplier: AdipoGen CDXA0658M050
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 effects, including anticancer, antivirus, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiparasitic, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective activities. It has potent laxative action by activating CFTR Cl- channels and inducing chloride secretion in colonic mucosa and releasing acetylcholine, which stimulates contraction of intestinal smooth muscle. It also demonstrates anti-tumor activity, inducing apoptosis in various cancer cells by increasing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induces apoptosis in glioma models through disruption of the mitochondria membrane potential.
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