Bioassay-guided fractionation, phospholipase A2-inhibitory activity and structure elucidation of compounds from leaves of Schumanniophyton magnificum

• Main Authors: Parker Elijah Joshua (Author), Chizoba Joy Anosike (Author), Rita Onyekachukwu Asomadu (Author), Daniel Emmanuel Ekpo (Author), Emmanuel Nnaemeka Uhuo (Author), Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Context Schumanniophyton magnificum Harms (Rubiaceae) is used traditionally in Nigeria for the treatment of snake bites. Snake venom contains phospholipase A2 (PLA2) which plays a key role in causing inflammation and pain. Objective To assess the anti-inflammatory effect of the methanol extract of S...