Emodin isolated from Rheum palmatum prevents cytokine-induced β-cell damage and the development of type 1 diabetes

Emodin is an anthraquinone derivative from rhubarb and buckthorn, and is also produced by many species of fungi. Although its anti-diabetic effect in type 2 diabetes has been reported, the potential effects of emodin on type 1 diabetes remain unclear. Therefore, in this study, we isolated emodin fro...

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Main Authors: Ui-Jin Bae, Mi-Young Song, Hyun-Young Jang, Jung Min Lim, So Yoon Lee, Jae-Ha Ryu, Byung-Hyun Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464615001899