ORGN 112 |
| Considering the efficacy of some tropical plants in the production of agricultural pesticides as well as medicinal formulation by traditional medical practitioners, a methodology for the production and administration of plant based drugs is being developed in close collaboration with Scientists at a centre of excellence such as the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) Lucknow India .This will go a long way in reducing the over dependence of the populace on expensive and (of course) imported drugs. Isolation, characterization and clinical application of some medicinal natural products with a special focus on their anti-cholinesterase, anti-tuberculosis, anti-cancer, antiviral, antimalarial, antifungal and antibacterial activity are in progress. Based on their ethnomedical history, freshly powdered leaves, twigs, stem and roots of Momordica charantia, Euphobia hirta, Combretum herbaceum, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Cassia occidentalis, Xylopia aethiopica, Cyperus platicaulis, Trianthema pentendra, Anogeissus leiocarpus, Carallium dalzeilli, Piliostigma thoningii, Dioclea reflexa, Pavetta crassipes etc. obtained from Northern Nigeria are currently being explored with a vision to introduce non resistant agents for the treatment of various human and veterinary infections; with major emphasis on Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Also in progress is the development of new bioactive molecules and heterocycles; and novel synthetic methods using organophosphorus chemistry. |
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Total Synthesis, Materials, Devices and Switches, Molecular Recognition and Self-Assembly, Biologically-Related Molecules and Processes
8:00 PM-10:00 PM, Sunday, August 19, 2007 BCEC -- Exhibit Hall - B2, Poster
Division of Organic Chemistry |