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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) |