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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Review on Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (Moraceae): An Endemic Plant of Sri Lanka
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...