Antiplasmodial Activity of the -Hexane Extract from (Jacq. ex. Fr) P. Kumm.

Journal: Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Published Date: Dec 31, 2018

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Several mushrooms species have been reported to be nematophagous and antiprotozoan. This study reported the antiplasmodial and cytotoxic properties of the n-hexane extract from the edible mushroom and the isolation of a sterol from the extract.

Authors

  • Ozadheoghene Eriarie Afieroho
    University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Xavier Siwe Noundou
    Rhodes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Grahamstown, South Africa.
  • Chiazor P Onyia
    University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Osamuyi H Festus
    University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Elizabeth C Chukwu
    University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Olutayo M Adedokun
    University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Michelle Isaacs
    Rhodes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Grahamstown, South Africa.
  • Heinrich C Hoppe
    Rhodes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Grahamstown, South Africa.
  • Rui Wm Krause
    Rhodes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Grahamstown, South Africa.
  • Kio A Abo
    University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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