Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Therapeutic role for Emodin against Alzheimer’s and Cancer

Alzheimer’s and Cancer
Rhubarb is a herb, used widely in conventional treatments; also this plant is the first source of Emodin. This Emodin is a potential anti-inflammatory and anti-canceragent; it successfully induces- down regulation of cancer inducing genes and apoptosis. Modification of Emodin and its derivatives successfully increase various cellular pathways like NF κβ, ROS, MAPK signalling pathway. These derivatives are also used in Alzheimer’s disease by inhibiting proteases and microtubule – associated proteins. The properties of Emodin proved to be a promising solution for many health complications in human.

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