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Citrus-Based Bio-Insect Repellents: A Review on Historical and Emerging Trends in Utilizing Phytochemicals of Citrus Plants
(2024)Research on citrus plants is the result of increasing interest in the discovery of plant species with potential insect-repellent properties. Insect-repelling ability can be achieved by the numerous ubiquitous citrus ... -
Factors Affecting Glycaemic Control Among Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(2024-11-24)Background: The Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is an expanding global health problem. It considered as a chronic metabolic disease. It is a rapidly growing non communicable disease. According to World Health Organization ... -
Role Played by Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk
(2024-03-11)Introduction: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 ... -
The Role of Neutrophils, Lymphocytes and Monocytes in Ischemic Heart Disease: Friend or Foe?
(2024-04-25)schemic 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Perceptions on Indigenous Medicine, First Aid and Treatment of Snakebite among Sri Lankan Farmers
(2024-04)Since snakebite is a serious public health concern in Asia, one of the most affected countries is Sri Lanka. The incidence, species variety, clinical symptoms, and management of snakebite in Asia, with a focus on Sri ... -
Role Played by Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk
(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 ... -
A Study of the Associations of Platelet-Indices and Lipid Profile Parameters of the Individuals With no Previous History of Cardiovascular Diseases
(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 ... -
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 ... -
Clitoria ternatea-Shifting Paradigms: From Laboratory to Industry
(2021-12-03)Clitoria ternateacommonly known as Butterfly pea is a standard Ayurvedic medicinal plant used in many parts of south Asian countries. Traditional medicinal plants are a great alternative to find new treatments and for the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Rich Diversity & Potential Medicinal Value of Endemic Sri Lankan Plant: Jeffreycia zeylanica
(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 ... -
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 ...
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