Emodin

Description: Emodin (Frangula emodin) is a naturally occurring anthraquinone present in the roots and barks of numerous plants, exerts antiproliferative effects in Y cells that are regulated by different signaling pathways. Target: Autophagy, SARS-CoV, Casein Kinase. Smiles: CC1=CC(O)=C2C(=O)C3=C(C=C(O)C=C3O)C(=O)C2=C1. References: Yim H, et al. Emodin, an anthraquinone derivative isolated from the rhizomes of Rheum palmatum, selectively inhibits the activity of casein kinase II as a competitive inhibitor. Planta Med. 1999 Feb,65(1):9-13.