Diacerein is also known as Diacetylrhein. Diacerein is used for treatment of Osteoarthritis.
It works by inhibiting the synthesis of Interlukin-1, the main cytokine involved in cartilage destruction and enhances the synthesis of Proteoglycans & Hyluronic Acid which are the principal components of cartilage.
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Chemical Name |
DIACERIN |
IUPAC Name |
4,5-diacetyloxy-9,10-dioxo-anthracene-2-carboxylic acid |
CAS Number |
13739-02-1 |
Molecular Formula |
C19H12O8 |
Synonyms |
Diacerhein; 4,5-Bis(acetyloxy)-9,10-dioxo-2-anthracenecarboxylic acid; 4,5-bis(acetyloxy)-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid; 1,8-Diacetoxy-3-carboxyanthraquinone |
Application |
Treatment of Osteoarthritis (Prevent cartilage destruction) |