Antitubercular and Antiplasmodial Constituents of Abrus precatorius

Abstract

A known isoflavanquinone, abruquinone B (1), and a new derivative, abruquinone G (2), were isolated from the aerial parts of Abrus precatorius. Chemical structures of these compounds were elucidated by spectral analyses. While 1 exhibited antitubercular, antiplasmodial and cytotoxic activities, compound 2 showed mild antiviral and cytotoxic activities.

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