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Glucofrangulin A
In vitro / AnimalMechanism of Action
Present in high concentration; converted in the colon to frangulin and then emodin during metabolism
Research Notes
Alder BuckthornWestern
Prodrug form requiring colonic bacterial activation for laxative effect.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Anthraquinone diglycoside
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Glucofrangulin A
Anthraquinone diglycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body
Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
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