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Purpurin: A natural anthraquinone with multifaceted pharmacological activities

30 Nov 2020

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Purpurin is a naturally occurring anthraquinone isolated from the roots of Rubia cordifolia. Historically, it has been used as a red dye. However, its photosensitizing property and biological effects have deciphered its novel application. Purpurin shows antigenotoxic, anticancer, neuromodulatory, and antimicrobial potential associated with antioxidant action in in vivo and in vitro experiments. A robust...

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PMID: 33254282
DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6965

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