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ANTIFUNGAL PRINCIPLE FROM THE STEM BARK OF BERLINA GRANDIFLORA


Nkechi M. Enwerem
Joseph I. Okogun
Charles O. Wambebe
Domingo A. Okorie

Abstract

Lup-20(29)-en-3b-ol [lupeol] was isolated from the hexane fraction of the stem bark of Berlina grandiflora. The compound showed significant antifungal activity against Cladosporium cucumerinium.


Key Words: Berlina grandiflora, antifungal activity, lupeol and Cladosporium cucumerinium


[Nig. J. Nat. Prod. and Med. Vol.6 2002: 48-49]

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