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emodin and Herpes Simplex Virus Infection

emodin has been researched along with Herpes Simplex Virus Infection 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.

Research Excerpts

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"The emodin treatment increased the survival rate of HSV-infected mice, prolonged survival time and showed higher efficacy of HSV elimination from brain, heart, liver and ganglion, compared to the viral controls."5.37The effect of emodin, an anthraquinone derivative extracted from the roots of Rheum tanguticum, against herpes simplex virus in vitro and in vivo. ( Hou, W; Luo, J; Xiao, H; Xiong, HR; Yang, ZQ, 2011)
"The emodin treatment increased the survival rate of HSV-infected mice, prolonged survival time and showed higher efficacy of HSV elimination from brain, heart, liver and ganglion, compared to the viral controls."1.37The effect of emodin, an anthraquinone derivative extracted from the roots of Rheum tanguticum, against herpes simplex virus in vitro and in vivo. ( Hou, W; Luo, J; Xiao, H; Xiong, HR; Yang, ZQ, 2011)

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
Xiong, HR1
Luo, J1
Hou, W1
Xiao, H1
Yang, ZQ1

Other Studies

1 other study available for emodin and Herpes Simplex Virus Infection

ArticleYear
The effect of emodin, an anthraquinone derivative extracted from the roots of Rheum tanguticum, against herpes simplex virus in vitro and in vivo.
    Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2011, Jan-27, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Antiviral Agents; China; Emodin; Ethnopharmacology; Hep G2 Cells; Herpes Simplex; Herpesvir

2011