Antibacterial Activity of a Triterpene Isolated from Combretum Erythrophyllum Ethyl Acetate Fraction

F Mtunzi, I Ledwaba, E Dikio, P Ejidike, V Pakade and M Klink
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V Pakade: Department of Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
M Klink: Department of Biotechnology, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

Organic & Medicinal Chemistry International Journal, 2017, vol. 4, issue 3, 60-65

Abstract: Combretum erythrophyllum is a member of Combretaceae family, widely used for treatment of venereal diseases. Roots are used as a purgative while dried and powdered gum can be applied to sores. Antibacterial activity of the leaves was investigated against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Activity guided fractionation of the extracts resulted in the isolation of triterpenoid friedelin from acetone crude extract.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/OMCIJ.2017.04.555640

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