Exploring the journey of emodin as a potential neuroprotective agent: Novel therapeutic insights with molecular mechanism of action

• Main Authors: Saikat Mitra, Juhaer Anjum, Maniza Muni, Rajib Das, Abdur Rauf, Fahadul Islam, Talha Bin Emran, Prabhakar Semwal, Hassan A. Hemeg, Fahad A. Alhumaydhi, Polrat Wilairatana
• Other Authors: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
• Format: Review
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/75240
• Institution: Mahidol University

Emodin is an anthraquinone derivative found in the roots and bark of a variety of plants, molds, and lichens. Emodin has been used as a traditional medication for more than 2000 years and is still common in numerous herbal drugs. Emodin is plentiful in the three plant families, including Polygonacea...