Identification of rhein as the metabolite responsible for toxicity of rhubarb anthraquinones
Ying Cheng, Huiqin Zhang, Lejing Qu, Ying He, Michael N. Routledge, Yun Yun Gong, Boling Qiao
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AnthraquinonesMetaboliteAnthraquinoneToxicityLaxativeFecesEmodinRheum (plant)PharmacologyBiotransformationChemistryBiologyBiochemistryMicrobiologyMedicineBotanyInternal medicineConstipationEnzymeAlternative medicinePathologyOrganic chemistryPhytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plantsBioactive Compounds and Antitumor AgentsMorinda citrifolia extract uses