Rubiadin is an anthraquinone that is a minor component of certain Rubia species, as well as other plants. It demonstrates antioxidant activity.
Rubiadin is a dihydroxy anthraquinone isolated from Rubia cordifolia. Rubiadin exhibits anti-epileptic activity in mice.
ChEBI: A dihydroxyanthraquinone that is anthracene-9,10-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 3 and a methyl group at position 2. It has been isolated from Rubia yunnanensis.
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