emodin has been researched along with Merkel Cell Cancer 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Aloe emodin has been reported to be nontoxic for normal cells but to possess specific toxicity for neuroectodermal tumor cells." | 1.31 | The effect of aloe emodin on the proliferation of a new merkel carcinoma cell line. ( Avigad, S; Beery, E; Fenig, E; Nordenberg, J; Wasserman, L, 2002) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Wasserman, L | 1 |
| Avigad, S | 1 |
| Beery, E | 1 |
| Nordenberg, J | 1 |
| Fenig, E | 1 |
1 other study available for emodin and Merkel Cell Cancer
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
The effect of aloe emodin on the proliferation of a new merkel carcinoma cell line.
Topics: Aged; Anthraquinones; Antineoplastic Agents; Biomarkers, Tumor; Butyrates; Carcinoma, Merkel Cell; C | 2002 |