Abstract
Experimental studies has been carried out to isolate and identify an active antifilarial compound from Vitex negundo L. plant as it has been used for treatment against filariasis in Indian traditional system of medicine. In vitro antifilarial assay has been carried out against adult filarial parasite Setaria cervi worms by both worm motility and MTT reduction assays. Levels of oxidative stress parameters MDA, carbonyl content and nitric oxide levels have been detected. The isolated compound exhibited significant antifilarial activity in dose dependent manner. The active compound has been chemically characterized and identified as 4,5-diethyl-3′-ethoxy-pyro-flavone.
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