Browsing by Author "Ranaweera, CB"
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Lack of in vitro antihyaluronidase activity of methanolic leaf extract of Indigofera tinctoria L and methanolic stem bark extract of Stereospermum suaveolens DC
Ranaweera, CB; Pathirana, Ranjith; Ratnasooriya, WD (2015-01-31)Objective: To assess the antihyaluronidase activity of methanolic leaf extract of Indigofera tinctoria L (I. tinctoria) (family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae) and stem bark extract of Stereospermum suaveolens ... -
Mirabilis jalapa Linn.: A Folklore Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant in Sri Lanka
Ranaweera, CB; Peiris, Sajani; Senadeera, SPNN; Fernando, DTK; Chandana, AK (2022-11-24)Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as the Four O'clock plant (Sinhala name: Hendirikka), is a popular ornamental plant grown for the beauty of its flowers and used in folklore remedies. This ... -
Molecular Chaperone ClpB Becomes a Novel Antimicrobial Target
Ranaweera, CB (2023-01-01)Proteins are the most versatile and complicated biological macromolecules. Protein aggregation is defined as a non-physiological association of misfolded/partially folded polypeptides. Proteostasis prevents or minimizes ... -
De novo design of a stapled peptide targeting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein receptor-binding domain
Ranaweera, CB (2023-07-23)Although effective vaccines have been developed against SARS-CoV-2, many regions in the world still have low rates of vaccination and new variants with mutations in the viral spike protein have reduced the effectiveness ... -
OMICS and other Advanced Technologies in Mycological Applications
Ranaweera, CB (2023-07-19)Fungi play many roles in different ecosystems. The precise identification of fungi is important in different aspects. Historically, they were identified based on morphological characteristics, but technological advancements ... -
Phytochemical Screening for Medicinal Plants: Guide for Extraction Method
Peiris, Sajani; Fernando, DTK; Senadeera, SPNN; Ranaweera, CB (2023-06-16) -
Review on Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (Moraceae): An Endemic Plant of Sri Lanka
Ranaweera, CB; Silva, ARN; Senadeera, SPNN (2022-10-22)The genus Artocarpus consists of about 50 species of large evergreen trees with various medicinal and economical uses. Artocarpus nobilis (Family: Moraceae) is commonly referred to as Ceylon breadfruit and it is endemic ... -
Rich Diversity & Potential Medicinal Value of Endemic Sri Lankan Plant: Jeffreycia zeylanica
Ranaweera, CB; Samaraweera, Thummini Umasha; Samaraweera, Thumuli Udara; Senadeera, SPNN (2022-12-27)The genus Jeffreycia consists of about 109 species to have medicinal properties. Jeffreycia zeylanica (Family: Asteraceae) is commonly referred to as “Heen-botiya, Papula or Pupula in Sinhala and Kappilay or Kuppilay ... -
The Role of Neutrophils, Lymphocytes and Monocytes in Ischemic Heart Disease: Friend or Foe?
Ranaweera, CB; Senadeera, SPNN; Peiris, DSHS; Fernando, DTK; Kottahachchi, DU (2024-04-25)Ischemic heart disease (IHD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In recent years research has increasingly focused on the interplay between the white blood cells and the development and progression ... -
Role Played by Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk
Ranaweera, CB; Nuwanthika, WKT; Welivitigoda, DIK; Wijesinghe, N; Kottahachchi, DU (2024-03-11)The term “cardiovascular diseases” (CVDs) refers to any disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. CVDs are the most common cause of death worldwide and the most responsible reason for 10% of deaths in the early ... -
Student responses to e-books: a study carried out at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Ranaweera, CB (2013)Traditionally printed books have been preferred as the best reading material by many of us. But with the latest advancement of the modern technology, nowadays some of us seem to appreciate E-Books (Electronic books) as the ... -
A Study of the Associations of Platelet-Indices and Lipid Profile Parameters of the Individuals With no Previous History of Cardiovascular Diseases
Ranaweera, CB; Senadeera, SPNN; Kottahachchi, DU; Wakwella, TN; Welivitigoda, DIK; Arachchi, CPU; Mauri, KDI; Wijesinghe, Namal (2023-12-06)Platelet-Indices (PIs) are markers of platelet activation, which relates to the platelet’s prolif- eration kinetics and morphology. Platelets play a key-role in the aetiology of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including ... -
Therapeutic Potential of Carica papayaLinn.: A Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Health Benefits, with Emphasis on Dengue Fever Healing
Ranaweera, CB; Senadeera, SPNN; Fernando, DTK; Peiris, DSHS (2024-02-21)For thousands of years, people have used various plant products, foods, spices, and herbs to treat and prevent illnesses. Sri Lankans have been using traditional and folk medicine to satisfy their basic health needs from ... -
Use of Electronic Text Books (E-Books) By Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka: The Challenge for Academic and Research Libraries in Sri Lanka
Ranaweera, CB (1016-02-29)Electronic books have become very popular among readersrecently with the latest advancement of science and equipments and as a result of this,many universities across the globe have adopted and introduced the concept of ...