Cascarosides A/B

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Pro-drug activated in colon through bacterial glycosidases; stimulates colonic propulsive contractions

Research Notes

Cascarosides are converted by colonic microbiota to free anthraquinones stimulating enterocyte chloride channels. Clinical trials document gentle laxative activity within 6-12 hours.

Found In 1 Herb

Cascara Sagrada

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Anthraquinone glycoside

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Cascarosides A/B

Anthraquinone glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Anthraquinone glycoside)

Frangulin A(1)Frangulin B(1)Sennosides A & B(1)Sennosides A and B(1)Sennosides A/B(1)

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