Antiplasmodial activity of some phenolic compounds from Cameroonians Allanblackia.

Journal: African health sciences
Published Date: Sep 1, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum, one of the causative agents of malaria, has high adaptability through mutation and is resistant to many types of anti-malarial drugs. This study presents an in vitro assessment of the antiplasmodial activity of some phenolic compounds isolated from plants of the genus Allanblackia.

Authors

  • Anatole Guy Blaise Azebaze
    Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box. 24157, Douala, Cameroon.
  • Jean Emmanuel Mbosso Teinkela
    Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box. 24157, Douala, Cameroon; Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, P.O. Box. 2701 Douala, Cameroon.
  • Edwige Laure Nguemfo
    Département des Sciences Biologiques, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences Pharmaceutiques (FMSP), Université de Douala, BP 2701 Douala, Cameroon.
  • Alexis Valentin
    Pharmacochimie des Substances Naturelles et Pharmacophores Redox, UMR 152 IRD-UPS, Université Paul Sabatier, Faculté des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, 35, Chemin des Maraîchers 31062 Toulouse Cedex 4, France.
  • Alain Bertrand Dongmo
    Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box. 24157, Douala, Cameroon.
  • Juliette Catherine Vardamides
    Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box. 24157, Douala, Cameroon.

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