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Aloe vera

Molecular classification: Other (plant species; not a protein, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other recognized molecular target classes)

Overview

Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe, widely recognized for its thick, fleshy leaves that contain a gel used in traditional and modern medicine. The gel contains water, polysaccharides (including mannose-6-phosphate), phenolic compounds, amines, amino acids, and vitamins, contributing to its anti-inflammatory, wound healing, laxative, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Aloe vera is not itself a molecular or protein target but is a source of diverse bioactive natural products investigated for health effects in conditions such as skin irritation, burns, digestive complaints, and as an adjunct in chronic disease management.

Other names: Aloe barbadensisAloe barbadensis MillerAloe

Biological functions

Other (biological actions come from extracted compounds, not from a direct action of "Aloe vera" as a target)

Disease associations

Other (used in wound healing, burns, digestive disorders, skin diseases; studied for roles in inflammation, infection, diabetes, and cancer, etc.)

Safety considerations

Allergic reactions (topical or oral)possible GI irritation (in some preparations)risk of hypoglycemia when combined with diabetes drugspotential for hepatotoxicity in rare cases

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