A comprehensive review of emodin in fibrosis treatment.

HaoShang, Xinhua Jia, Huaman Liu, Xinyue Zhang, Yumeng Shao

Fitoterapia 2023 Mar

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Emodin is the main pharmacodynamic components of rhubarb, with significant pharmacological effects and clinical efficacy.Emodin has a variety of therapy effects, such as anti-cancer, anti-fibrosis effects, and is widely used to treat encephalitis, diabetic cataract and organ fibrosis. Several studies have shown that emodin has a good treatment effect on organ fibrosis, but the mechanism is complex. Moreover, the evidence of some studies is conflicting and confusing. This paper reviewed the mechanism, pharmacokinetics and toxicology of emodin in fibrosis treatment, and briefly discussed relevant cutting-edge new formulations to improve the efficacy, the result can provide some reference for future study. Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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HaoShang, Xinhua Jia, Huaman Liu, Xinyue Zhang, Yumeng Shao. A comprehensive review of emodin in fibrosis treatment. Fitoterapia. 2023 Mar;165:105358