Browsing FACULTY STAFF PUBLICATIONS by Faculty "Allied Health Sciences"
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Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Root, Seed, Flower and Stem Bark Extracts of Acronychia pedunculata Grown in Sri Lanka
(2016-05-30)In vitro antibacterial activity of six(06) different aqueous water extracts of Acronychia pedunculata found in Sri Lanka were investigated against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Escherichia coli (ATCC 35218). ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Endemic Artocarpus nobilis Thw Found in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-25)Aims: To evaluate antibacterial activity of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane extracts of Artocarpus nobilis Thw. leaves and stem bark against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using agar well ... -
Antibacterial activity of water extracts of different parts of Morinda citrifolia grown in Sri Lanka
(2016-05-05)This study examined the antibacterial potential of water extracts of different parts of Morinda citrifolia (Family: Rubiacae) plants which is used/indicated in Sri Lankan traditional and folk medicine to wash old cutaneous ... -
Biochemical Insights and Clinical Applications of Ischemia-Modified Albumin in Ischemic Conditions
(2024-07-08)Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease is a significant global health threat, impacting millions annually. Over time, plaque buildup narrows the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle and resulting in ... -
Clinicoepidemiological Characteristics of Vitiligo: A Descriptive Cross- Sectional Study
(2021-12-31)Vitiligo is a common dermatological disorder characterized by white patches of the skin.The main reason for this disease is the loss of functioning melanin and melanocytes. The objective of the study was to investigate ... -
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Endemic Jeffreycia zeylanica Plant Found in Sri Lanka
(2023-07-04)Aims: Determination of antibacterial efficacy of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane extracts from Jeffreycia zeylanica leaves against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. ... -
Evaluation of In vitro Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties of Tuberous Roots of Mirabilis jalapa L. Found in Sri Lanka
(2023-08-14)Aims: This study aims to evaluate the in vitro anti-inflammatory and antibacterial potential of aqueous and various organic solvent (methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane) extracts of Mirabilis jalapa L. tuberous ... -
Evaluation of in vitro anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of tuberous roots of Mirabilis jalapa (Sinhala name: Hendirikka)
(2023-09-07)The Four-o'clock plant, also known as Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Sinhala name: Hendirikka), is a well-known ornamental plant that is also prized for its folklore remedies all over the world. It has been discovered that this ... -
Evaluation Of In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Some Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants
(2015-02-28)This study evaluated in vitro antibacterial activity and their minimum inhibitory concentration of five plants (stem of Stereospermum suaveolens,Oroxylum indicum and roots of Clitoria ternatea, whole plant of Bacopa monnieri ... -
In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Endemic Artocarpus nobilis Thw Found in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-29)Aims: To investigate in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane extracts of Artocarpus nobilis Thw. leaves and stem bark using heat-induced protein denaturation test (egg ... -
In vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Leaves of Jeffreycia zeylanica Using the Egg Albumin Denaturation Method and Human Red Blood Cell Stabilization Method
(2023-11-25)Aims To investigate the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane (DCM), and hexane extracts of Jeffreycia zeylanica leaves extracts. In vitro protein (egg albumin) denaturation method and ... -
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Hexane, Chloroform and Methanolic Extracts of Different Parts of Acronychia Pedunculata Grown in Sri Lanka.
(2016-08-31)This study accessed the antibacterial potential in vitro of hexane, chloroform and methanol extracts made from leaves, stem bark, flowers, seeds or roots of Sri Lankan grown Acronychia pedunculata plant against two Gram ... -
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extracts of Leaves of Indigofera Indica and Stems of Stereospermum Suaveolens Grown in Sri Lanka
(2015-08-03)Oxidative stress due to free radicals plays a fundamental role in pathogenesis of several human diseases. Accordingly, wide search is operative to discover novel and potent antioxidants to be used as prophylactics and ... -
In Vitro Antirheumatoid Arthritic Activity of Aqueous Root Extract of Clitoria Ternatea
(2014-11-22)In ethano medicine, roots of Clitoria ternatea (Family: Fabaceae) is claimed to possess antirheumatoid arthritic activity. However, this claim has not been scientifically tested and validated yet. This study assessed the ... -
In Vitro Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Five Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants on Human Erythrocyte Membrane Stabilization Activity
(2015-06-01)In vitro assessment of human erythrocyte membrane stabilisation activity of water extracts of Clitoria ternatea (Family: Fabaceae) roots, stem bark extracts of Stereospermum Suaveolens (Family: Bignoniaceae) and Oroxylum ... -
Lack of in vitro antihyaluronidase activity of methanolic leaf extract of Indigofera tinctoria L and methanolic stem bark extract of Stereospermum suaveolens DC
(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
(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
(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
(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 ... -
Phytochemical Testing Methodologies and Principles for Preliminary Screening/ Qualitative Testing
(2024-08-19)Plants are basically biosynthetic factories that contain various pathways that produce phytochemicals with the help of different parts of the cell while specialized cells or tissues hoard and use them as needed. Human ...