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emodin and Cataract

emodin has been researched along with Cataract in 1 studies

Emodin: Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially RHAMNUS PURSHIANA. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as a tool in toxicity studies.
emodin : A trihydroxyanthraquinone that is 9,10-anthraquinone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, and 8 and by a methyl group at position 6. It is present in the roots and barks of numerous plants (particularly rhubarb and buckthorn), moulds, and lichens. It is an active ingredient of various Chinese herbs.

Cataract: Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or etiology (cause and time of occurrence). (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chang, KC1
Li, L1
Sanborn, TM1
Shieh, B1
Lenhart, P1
Ammar, D1
LaBarbera, DV1
Petrash, JM1

Other Studies

1 other study available for emodin and Cataract

ArticleYear
Characterization of Emodin as a Therapeutic Agent for Diabetic Cataract.
    Journal of natural products, 2016, 05-27, Volume: 79, Issue:5

    Topics: Aldehyde Reductase; Aldo-Keto Reductases; Animals; Cataract; Diabetes Complications; Diabetes Mellit

2016