Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery

SchB

Overview: 

Schisandrin B (SchB) is a natural product isolated from the five-flavor fruit (Fructus Schisandrae) plant. Use of SchB is being explored to treat various retinal degenerative diseases.

Status: 

Purdue Faculty: 

Dr. Yuk Fai Leung

Research Articles: 

A Naturally-Derived Compound Schisandrin B Enhanced Light Sensation in the pde6c Zebrafish Model of Retinal Degeneration