Aloe-emodin, analytical standard

Application

Aloe-emodin may be used as a reference standard in the determination of aloe-emodin in Aloe vera extracts and commercial formulations using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with tandem UV absorption and fluorimetric detection.

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Laxative/cathartic compound; increases the contraction of intestinal smooth muscle by releasing endogenous acetylcholine. Anti-tumor activity is associated with an increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that, in turn, reduces the mitochondrial transmembrane electrical potential, thus inducing a permeability transition that sets in motion a series of events culminating in cellular apoptosis. Genotoxicity and mutagenicity appear to be due to the inhibition of topoisomerase II activity by aloe emodin.

General description

Aloe-emodin is a hydroxyanthraquinone and an active component present inAloe veraleaves and root/rhizome ofRheum palmatum, possessing specificin vitroandin vivoantineuroectodermal tumor activity.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.