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Naphthalene-Type Glycosides from Rumex obtusifolius Roots and Their Protective Effects Against Muscle Atrophy in C2C12 Myotubes

  • Yun Seok Joh,
  • Jung Eun Park,
  • Moon Jin Ra,
  • Sang Mi Jung,
  • Gabsik Yang,
  • Ki Sung Kang and
  • Ki Hyun Kim

Background/Objectives: Rumex obtusifolius L. (Polygonaceae) has been traditionally used to treat various disorders, including hepatic and gastrointestinal diseases. However, the phytochemical constituents of its roots and their potential protect...

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  • Open Access
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27 December 2016

The present work aims to evaluate the anti-diabetic potentials of 16 anthraquinones, two naphthopyrone glycosides, and one naphthalene glycoside from Cassia obtusifolia via inhibition against the protein tyrosine phosphatases 1B (PTP1B) and α-glucosi...