In vitro anti-leishmanial and anti-tumour activities of a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound isolated from the fruits of Dregea volubilis Benth Asclepiadaceae
Trop. j. pharm. res. (Online); 8 (2), 2009
Purpose: Dregea volubilis Benth, commonly known as Jukti in Bengal, is used in the treatment of boils and abscesses from ancient times. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the active compounds and as well as their anti-leishmanial and anti-tumour activities. Methods: Dried and crushed fruits of Dre...