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Abstract
The bioassay-guided fractionation of H. oblongifolium has led to the isolation of potent urease inhibitors 1–3. The structures were elucidated by NMR and mass spectroscopic techniques. Compound 2 showed a potent enzyme inhibition activity (IC50 20.96 ± 0.93), which is comparatively higher than that for the standard thiourea (IC50 21.01 ± 0.51 μM). Compounds 1 and 3 also showed a significant activity, with IC50 37.95 ± 1.93 and 138.43 ± 1.23 μM, respectively. The sub crude fractions (F1, F2, F3, and F4) were tested in vitro for their urease inhibition activity. Fractions F2 and F4 showed significant activity with IC50 140.37 ± 1.93 and 167.43 ± 3.03 μM, respectively.
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Declaration of interest
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan is acknowledged for financial support under the 5000 indigenous PhD fellowship scheme.