Maghamesin, a new prenylated flavanone from artocarpus heterophyllus lam. (moraceae)

Mohamar Jr Njindi Kouotou1, Mohamed Foundikou Nsangou1, Sidonie Beatrice Kenmogne1

  • 1Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon.

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