Low antiplasmodial activity of alkaloids and amides from the stem bark of Zanthoxylum rubescens (Rutaceae)

The stem bark of Zanthoxylum rubescens (syn. Fagara rubescens) is used for treating fevers associated with malaria in the Ivory Coast. Three alkaloids: N-nornitidine, 7,9-dimethoxy-2,3- methylenedioxybenzophenanthridine, and bis[6-(5,6- dihydrochelerythrinyl)] ether; and two amides: zanthomamide and...

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Main Authors: Penali L., Mulholland D.A., Tano K.D., Cheplogoi P.K., Randrianarivelojosia M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2007-06-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2007142161