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Planta Med 1980; 38(2): 144-146
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1074850
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Antibacterial Property of Tetramethyl-Pyrazine from the Stem of Jatropha podagrica

Olusheye O. Odebiyi
  • Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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29 April 2008 (online)

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Abstract

The methanolic extract of stem of Jatropha podagrica Hook has demonstrated antibacterial activity against only gram positive microorganisms. Fractionation of this extract resulted in a number of active fractions. One of them contained the amide alkaloid tetramethylpyrazine. The presence of this alkaloid has previously not been reported in any Jatropha species. The structures of [the] other active compounds are still being determined.

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Jatropha podagrica - Euphorbiaceae - Amide Alkaloid - Tetramethylpyrazine - Antibacterial Property.