Nigerian Journal of Natural Products and Medicine
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Published:
Jun 23, 2005
DOI:
10.4314/njnpm.v8i1.11820
Keywords:
<i>Ficus iteophylla</i> Moraceae Psoralen and Bergapten

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Vol. 8 (2004)
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Psoralen And Bergapten From The Leaves Of Ficus iteophylla


AA Ahmadu
Department of Pharm. and Medicinal Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
AK Haruna
Department of Pharm. and Medicinal Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
M Garba
Department of Pharm. and Medicinal Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
H Usman
Department of Chemistry, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri-Nigeria
BU Ebeshi
Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality control, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu, Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

The leaves of Ficus iteophylla gave 2 furanocoumarins; Psoralen and Bergapten. Their structure was elucidated using spectroscopic technique.

Key words: Ficus iteophylla, Moraceae, Psoralen and Bergapten

Nig. J. Nat. Prod. and Med. Vol.8 2004: 66

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