Induction of Apoptosis in HepaRG Cell Line by Aloe-Emodin through Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species and the Mitochondrial Pathway

Background/Aims: Aloe-emodin (1,8-dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-anthraquinone), an anthraquinone active compounds, is isolated from some traditional medicinal plants such as Rheum palmatum L. and Cassia occidentalis, which induce hepatotoxicity in rats. The aim of this study was to determine potential c...

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Main Authors: Xiaoxv Dong, Jing Fu, Xingbin Yin, Changhai Qu, Chunjing Yang, Huyiligeqi He, Jian Ni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2017-06-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/477886