• Title of article

    Bioactive Compounds and Antischistosomal Activity of Dolichos Species: A Review

  • Author/Authors

    Musa ، Nasiru Malan Department of Chemistry - College of Natural and Applied Sciences - Al-Qalam University Katsina , Sallau ، Muhammad Sani Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Physical Sciences - Ahmadu Bello University Zaria , Oyewale ، Adebayo Ojo Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Physical Sciences - Ahmadu Bello University Zaria , Ali ، Tijjani Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Physical Sciences - Federal University Dutsin-Ma

  • From page
    416
  • To page
    438
  • Abstract
    This review focuses on the isolated bioactive compounds and antischistosomal activity of Dolichos species, particularly Dolichos biflorus and Dolichos lablab. Medicinal plants have been used since ancient times and continue to play a significant role in traditional medicine and drug discovery. Dolichos species are known for their therapeutic potential and have been traditionally used in Nigeria. The review presented the chemical compounds isolated from Dolichos species, including triterpene bisdesmosides and lectins. Compounds with antischistosomal activity were also explored. The findings highlight the importance of Dolichos species as potential sources of bioactive compounds for the development of novel therapeutic agents.
  • Keywords
    Dolichos species , isolation , Antischistosomal activity , medicinal plants , bioactive compounds
  • Journal title
    Journal of Chemical Reviews
  • Journal title
    Journal of Chemical Reviews
  • Record number

    2756549