A new antiplasmodial coumarin from Toddalia asiatica roots |
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Authors: | Oketch-Rabah H A Mwangi J W Lisgarten J Mberu E K |
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Affiliation: | Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenya. heoketch@africaonline.co.ke |
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Abstract: | A new antiplasmodial coumarin, 5,7-dimethoxy-8-(3'-hydroxy-3'methyl-1'-butene)-coumarin (1), has been isolated from the roots of Toddalia asiatica. This finding supports the traditional use of this plant for the treatment of malaria. |
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Keywords: | Toddalia asiatica Antimalarial activity Coumarins |
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