title: Antiplasmodial activity and cytotoxicity of Albertisia delagoensis.
abstract: Leaves and rhizome methanol extracts of Albertisia delagoensis tested positive against Plasmodium falciparum, with a very low cytotoxic activity in leaves against the Graham cell line.
authors.affiliation: Department of Botany, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, KwaDlangezwa, South Africa. hdewet@pan.uzulu.ac.za
authors.forename: Helene
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: De Wet
authors.forename: Fanie R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Van Heerden
authors.forename: Ben-Erik
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Van Wyk
authors.forename: Robyn L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Van Zyl
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002738:Chloroquine; D004351:Drug Resistance; D016778:Malaria, Falciparum / Q000188:drug therapy; D029583:Menispermaceae; D021261:Parasitic Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves; D018517:Plant Roots; D010963:Plasmodium falciparum / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000962:Antimalarials; D010936:Plant Extracts; D002738:Chloroquine