Aloesin

Pale yellow to brown solid. Soluble in DMSO or ethanol. C-glycosylated chromone compound, Tyrosinase inhibitor. Inhibits melanin production, Inhibitor of hyperpigmentation, Antioxidant. Free radical scavenger, Anti-inflammatory compound, Shown to up-regulate cyclin E/CDK2 kinase activity, Hepatoprotective. Stimulates cell proliferation, Anti-diabetic. Increased adiponectin production and improves the insulin sensitivity in db/db and diet-induced obese-diabetic mice.