Embelin is a Nonpeptidic XIAP Inhibitor
Embelin is an inhibitor of X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP). It derives from the fruit of Embelia ribes. Embelin also possess therapeutic properties, such as anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammation, antidiabetes, and antihelminthic qualities. XIAP is the most potent member of the inhibitors of apoptosis proteins (IAP) gene family....