Triterpenoids and steroids of Myrsine africana leaves

Publication Type: Journal contribution
Authors: Manguro, L. O. A.; Midiwo, J. O.; Kraus, W.
Year of publication: 1997
Published in: Planta Med.
Band/Volume: 63/3
Page (from - to): 290

Abstract

Three oleanane triterpenoids from Myrsine africana were isolated and characterized. All compds. were reported the 1st time from the plant. Myricadiol, taraxerone, and taraxerol inhibited Cladosporium cucumerinum.

Involved persons

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Wolfgang Kraus

Involved institutions

Institute of Chemistry
Bioorganic Chemistry