Use of a rhein in a therapeutic treatment requiring a rise in the rate of heme oxygenase

摘要

The invention concerns a novel therapeutic application of rhein and diacerhein. Rhein and diacerhein, as well as the salts and esters thereof, can be used for treating diseases requiring a rise in the rate of the heme oxygenase enzyme, providing prevention and inhibition of stress on cells and tissues, and treatment and prevention of organ and tissue transplant rejections.