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Antibacterial activities of peptaibols, trichocellin A-I and B-II, isolated from the endophytic fungus Trichoderma reesei

Madhushika, D. P. H.; Jayasundara, J. M. N. M.; Ratnaweera, P. B.; Williams, D. E.; de Silva, E. D.; Andersen, R. J. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Antibiotics are highly used in chemotherapy for bacterial infections worldwide. However, due to misuse and overuse of antibiotics pathogenic bacteria have developed and continue to develop resistance to the existing ...
Antibacterial activity of entomopathogenic fungi isolated from Vespa affinis and Apis dorsata in Sri Lanka

Sandeepani, H. P.; Ratnaweera, P. B. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Antibiotic resistance of bacteria throughout the world has caused serious health issues. Thus, there is a crucial need for the discovery and development of new antibiotics. Entomopathogenic fungi infect and eventually ...
Antibacterial cytochalasin B from endophytic Curvularia lunata isolated from Cyperus iria of Sri Lanka

Kumarasinghe, K. H. T. P.; Pavalakantharasa, T.; Jayasundara, J. M. N. M.; Ratnaweera, P. B. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Antibiotic resistivity of bacteria has been increasing rapidly over the last few decades and currently it has become a severe human health crisis in the world. Therefore, isolating novel antibacterial drug leads from ...
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial potentials of aqueous leaf extract of Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni (Ratalawulu)

Hettiarachchi, O. I.; Deraniyagala, S. A.; Hettiarachchi, C. M. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Antioxidants are of dietary importance in preventing oxidative stress due to the production of excess free radicals in our body leading to many diseases including cancer, atherosclerosis and diabetes as well in aging. ...
Association between high sensitivity C-reactive protein and body compositions among community dwelling healthy adults; a cross-sectional study among South East Asians

Silva, Eranga Harshani; Wickramatilake, Chandima Madhu; Lekamwasam, Sarath; Mudduwa, L. K. V.; Ubayasiri, Ranjuka Arushana (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

High sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) is a predictor of future vascular events. Although studies have shown that Hs-CRP is linked with body fat content, data among South East Asians are inconsistent and sparse. ...
Bioaccumulation of nephrotoxic metals in rice grains (Oryza sativa) in a CKDu hotspot in Sri Lanka via soil analysis

Dayananda, M. D. N. R.; Liyanage, Janitha A. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Accumulation of nephrotoxic metals in edible crops and associated soil is a major international concerns today which results food safety issues and adverse health risks like CKDu. Soils are considered to be an excellent ...
Chemical characterization of endolichenic fungi, Talaromyces pinophilus residing in the lichen, Arthonia sp. collected from mangroves of Sri Lanka

Shevkar, C.; Armarkar, A.; Maduranga, K.; Weerasinghe, R.; Pandey, K.; Kalia, K.; Paranagama, P. A.; Kate, A. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Lichens are one of the interesting symbiotic organisms comprising of algae, fungi and other microbiota. The complex miniature ecosystem of lichen provides a competitive environment to endolichenic fungi, which makes it ...
Comparison study of the oxalate content in commonly used green leafy vegetables

Liyanage, J. V.; Jayasundara, U. K. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Consumption of large amount of oxalate could be harmful because of the formation of calcium oxalate deposits in vital tissues or organs of the body. Patients with kidney stone problems are advised to limit dietary oxalate ...
Cytotoxic effect of a resorcinolic lipid isolated from Mangifera zeylanica in a human cancer cell panel

Rathnayaka, Rajitha K.; Samarakoon, Sameera R.; Ediriweera, M. K.; Tennekoon, K. H.; Adhikari, A.; Gunasekara, Dinara S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy are considered as treatment options for cancer. Plants have played a vital role as a source of ...
Detailed evaluation of methylated and acetylated products of cinnamon leaf oil against Aedes aegypti

Medagedara, H. K.; Paranagama, P. A.; Gunaratna, Medha J. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Aedes aegypti is a known vector of several viruses including Yellow fever, Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus. Two potential Aedes aegypti mosquito repellents; methyl eugenol and acetyl eugenol were semi-synthesized using ...
Determination of antibacterial activity of 6β-hydroxybetunolic acid and interaction with oxacillin

Wickramasingha, W. G. D.; Jayasinghe, S.; Karunaratne, D. N.; Liyanapathirana, V.; Ekanayake, A.; Karunaratne, V. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Various strides have been undertaken with successful results in the treatment and cure of significant number of bacterial infections. However, many bacteria are becoming resistant to some of the prevailing drugs due to ...
Determination of authenticity of palmyrah toddy using chemical tests

Glanista, T.; Prabagar, J.; Suganja, T.; SriVijeindran, S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Palmyrah toddy is one of the alcoholic drinks traditionally prepared by the fermentation of sweet sap from the young inflorescence of Palmyrah tree (Borassus flabellifer). It is a popular drink not only in Northern part ...
Determination of some metals in the processed durian seed powder containing chocolate aroma.

Wijayahena, Mindula K.; Jayaweera, Champa D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Durian is a tropical fruit with seeds which are usually discarded after consumption of the flesh. The seeds are round in shape; the color range from yellowish brown to reddish brown. We reported earlier that the processed ...
Determination of total phenolic content (TPC) of Nymphaea nouchali and Nymphaea pubescens by Folin Ciocalteu method

Sundaram, T. M.; Napagoda, M. T.; Wijesekera, K. D.; Wijayaratne, Gaya Bandara (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Nymphaea nouchali (Nil Manel) and Nymphaea pubescens (Olu) are aquatic plants, and have a long history of use as food and folk medicine in many countries. Many phenolic compounds isolated from these two plant species ...
Determination of water quality and suitability in a chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) prevalence area, Sri Lanka

Botheju, W. S. M.; Liyanage, Janitha A. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a global health obstacle that is presenting as kidney disease in patients who do not show common causative factors, such as diabetes or hypertension. Although the ...
Development of a face and body cleanser using Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, coconut shell charcoal and rice husk charcoal

Jayasooriya, J. A. C. T.; Udawatte, C. S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Air pollutants and toxic elements can directly affect the skin as it is the outermost barrier protecting the body. In this study, a cleanser was formulated using charcoal, virgin coconut oil, and other local ingredients. ...
Development of a herbal fairness cream using four medicinal plants

Wimalasekera, H. N.; Paranagama, P. A.; Harapathdeniya, S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

There are reports in the public domain which state that artificially synthesized fairness creams have shown side effects on humans. The purpose of a fairness cream is to get a fairer skin by blocking harmful Ultraviolet ...
Development of an herbal drink using Sri Lankan varieties of Sesbania grandiflora and Citrofortunella microcarpa and its antioxidant activity

Cooray, P. P. D; Wickramasinghe, P. D. S. U (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

A Majority of individuals prefer ready-to-serve (RTS) beverages over preparing herbal drinks due to the busy lifestyle. The current study was focused on the development of a ready-to-serve herbal drink using the pulp of ...
Development of low-cost automated robot arm; its limitations and the validity of results through modified potentiometric experiments

Perera, K. A. N. K.; Rodrigo, S.; Liyanage, I.; Umayanga, I.; Perera, B.; Nawarathne, D.; Perera, D.; Jiffry, N.; Sirimuthu, N.; Ekanayake, E. M. M. S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Robotics is used widely in design, construction and operation, further also in control, sensory, feedback and information processing. Robotics arm performs a crucial task in all the above. Automation in a chemical ...
The development of novel photodegradable linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and investigation of the antibacterial properties

Kandambi, D. P. H.; Mudiyanselage, T. Kuruwita; Udawatte, C. S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Adamantane House, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Plastic does not decompose easily under natural conditions and the need for degradable polyethylene has become an important area of research. In this study, the suitability of using cinnamaldehyde, in its natural and ...

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