Product Description: Aloe emodin (Rhabarberone) is a natural hydroxyanthraquinone with antitumor activities. aloe-emodin can bind with mTORC2 and inhibit its kinase activity. Aloe emodin exerts antiproliferation effects and induces cellular apoptosis[1]. Aloe emodin also exhibits antiviral activity that against influenza A virus[2].
Applications: Cancer-Kinase/protease
Formula: C15H10O5
References: [1]Liu K, et al. Aloe-emodin suppresses prostate cancer by targeting the mTOR complex 2. Carcinogenesis. 2012 Jul;33(7):1406-11./[2]Li SW, et al. Antiviral activity of aloe-emodin against influenza A virus via galectin-3 up-regulation. Eur J Pharmacol. 2014 Sep 5;738:125-32.