• Functional and antiglycation properties of cow milk set yogurt enriched with Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. fower extract 

  Amadarshanie, D.B.T.; Gunathilaka, T.L.; Silva, R.M.; Navaratne, S.B.; Peiris, L.D.C. (Elsevier, 2022)

  The fortifcation of yogurt with natural herbs to improve its nutritional and health beneft are an emerging trend. Hot infusions of Nyctanthes abo-tristis fowers are a traditionally used herb against diabetes. This study ...
• Integration of in vitro and in‑silico analysis of Caulerpa racemosa against antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer activities 

  Dissanayake, I.H.; Bandaranayake, U.; . Keerthirathna, L.R.; Manawadu, C.; Silva, R.M.; Mohamed, B.; Rizwan, A.; Peiris, D.C. (2022)

  Marine algae are found to be excellent in their nutritional and potential therapeutic properties. This study explores the antidiabetic and anticancer potential of fractionated polyphenolic extract of Caulerpa racemosa, ...
• In silico study of SARS‐CoV‐2 spike protein RBD and human ACE‐2 affinity dynamics across variants and Omicron subvariants 

  Abeywardhana, S.; Premathilaka, M.; Bandaranayake, U.; Perera, D.; Peiris, L.D.C. (Wiley, 2022)

  The coronavirus disease 2019 virus outbreak continues worldwide, with many variants emerging, some of which are considered variants of concern (VOCs). The WHO designated Omicron as a VOC and assigned it under variant ...
• Screening and quantitative analysis of antibiotic resistance genes in hospital and aquaculture effluent in Sri Lanka as an emerging environmental contaminant 

  Liyanage, G.Y.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Manage, P.M. (2022)
• Prevalence and Quantitative Analysis of Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) in Surface and Groundwater in Meandering Part of the Kelani River Basin in Sri Lanka 

  Liyanage, G.Y; Illango, A; Manage, P.M (Springer, 2021)

  Nearly 80% of the population in the Colombo district fulfll their major requirement from the Kelani river. Recent studies are interoperating: most groundwater and surface water in Sri Lanka are contaminated with ...
• Feasibility of biodegradation of Azamethiphos; odour and fly controlling chemical used in open solid waste dumpsite at Karadiyana, Colombo, Sri Lanka 

  Serasinghe, D.S.W; Manage, P.M (Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2021)
• Isolation and Identification of Cellulase Producing and Sugar Fermenting Bacteria for Second-Generation Bioethanol Production 

  Weerasinghe, W.M.L.I; Madusanka, D.A.T; Manage, P.M (Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development (IJRED), 2021)

  Over the last decades, the negative impacts of fossil fuel on the environment and increasing demand for energy due to the unavoidable depletion of fossil fuels, has transformed the world’s interests towards alternative ...
• Investigation of erythrocyte cholinesterase inhibition and liver toxicity by artificial fruit ripener Ethereal in vivo 

  Chathuranga, T.T.D; Peiris, L.D.C (Wulfenia Journal, 2020)

  A novel liquid plant growth regulator dubbed ethereal (ET) employed primarily for artificial fruit ripening has been deemed a systemic health concern with documented reports of severe hepatotoxicity. The present ...
• Antioxidant and Anti-proliferative Activities of Smilax Zeylanica Root and Rhizome Extract against Liver Carcinoma Cells 

  Malge, N.R; Bandara, A.M.P.W; Keerthirathna, W.L.R; Dissanayake, D.M.I (Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 2021)

  The antioxidant, cytotoxic, and anti-cancer potential of aqueous root and rhizome extract (ARRE) of Smilax zeylanica was investigated against human liver carcinoma cells. The phytochemical composition was evaluated by ...
• Harmful diatoms and dinoflagellates in the Indian Ocean: a study from Southern coast of Sri Lanka 

  Dissanayake, D.A.S.J; Wickramasinghe, D.D; Manage, P.M (Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 2021)

  Studies on Harmful Algae (HA) are rare in the Indian Ocean around Sri Lanka. The current study investigated diatoms and dinoflagellates in five Sri Lankan Southern coast locations, focusing on potentially harmful species. ...
• Modified, optimized method of determination of Tributyltin (TBT) contamination in coastal water, sediment and biota in Sri Lanka 

  Bandara, K.R.V; Chinthaka, S.D.M; Yasawardene, S.G; Manage, P.M (Elsevier, 2021)

  Tributyltin (TBT) is a toxic organotin compound that belongs to the group of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and it is documented to cause severe sexual disorders development in aquatic fauna. According to the ...
• Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria from Effluent Water from Weras River Park, Sri Lanka 

  Prathiba, A.A; Idroos, F.S; Manage, P.M (Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria from Effluent Water from Weras River Park, Sri Lanka, 2020)

  The present study records the detection of PAHs such as naphthalene and anthracene and isolation of PAHs degrading bacteria from a restaurant site, Weras River Park, in Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka. Water samples were collected ...
• The need for proper management leading to the sustainability of the Kelani River and its lower basin 

  Manage, P; Mahagamage, Y.L; Ajward, R; Amaratunge, S; Amaratunge, V.I (2020)

  The Kelani River is the second largest watershed in Sri Lanka and the main water-supply intake point for the Greater Colombo. The present study focuses to identify the sources of pollutants of the meandering zone of the ...
• Kidney developmental effects of metal-herbicide mixtures: Implications for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology 

  Babich, R; Ulrich, J.C; Ekanayake, E.M.D.V; Massarsky, A; De Silva, P.M.C.S; Manage, P.M; Jackson, B.P; Ferguson, P.L; Jayasundara, N (Elsevier, 2020)

  Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is an emerging global concern affecting several agricultural communities in the Americas and South Asia. Environmental contaminants such as heavy metals (e.g., Cd, As, Pb, ...
• Contamination Status of Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and Campylobacter spp. in Surface and Groundwater of the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka 

  Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L; Pathirage, M.V.S.C; Manage, P.M (2020)

  Waterborne diseases are a global problem that causes more than 2.2 million deaths annually. Therefore, the present study was focused on microbiological contamination of both ground and surface water by means of total ...
• EFFECT OF MIXED BACTERIAL CONSORTIA FOR DECOLORIZATION AND DETOXIFICATION OF AN AZO DYE: CI DIRECT BLUE 201 TEXTILE DYE 

  EKANAYAKE, E.M.M.S; Manage, P.M (2020)

  Synthetic textile dyes generated from textile industry, has become a severe environmental problem due to the xenobiotic properties and toxicity of the dyes. The present study was focussed on the potential application of ...
• Occurrence and distribution of tetracycline resistance determinants and their pollution profile in selected aquaculture environments in Sri Lanka 

  Liyanage, G.Y; Manage, P.M (J.Natn.Sci.Foundation Sri Lanka, 2019)

  Tetracycline (TET) has been extensively used in aquaculture for chemotherapy against various fish diseases. The contamination levels in 16 aquaculture farms in Sri Lanka were analysed using high performance liquid chromatography ...
• ASYMPTOMATIC DENGUE INFECTION IN HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS OF DENGUE PATIENTS AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO IMMUNE STATUS OF PATIENTS AND MOSQUITO INFECTIOUSNESS 

  Dayananda, P.D; De Silva, D.G.H; Silva, D; Ranawaka, R; Fernando, L; de Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (2019)
• Insecticide Susceptibility Status in Aedes albopictus, in Selected Areas in Colombo District 

  Hegoda, W.K.D.L; Fernando, H.S.D; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (2019)
• Therapeutic  Efficacy  of  Nyctanthes  arbor‐tristis  Flowers to Inhibit Proliferation of Acute and   Chronic  Primary  Human  Leukemia  Cells,  with  Adipocyte Differentiation and in Silico Analysis of  Interactions between Survivin Protein and Selected  Secondary Metabolites  

  Heendeniya, S.N;  Keerthirathna, L.R;  Manawadu, C.K; Dissanayake, I.H; Ali, R;  Mashhour, A;  Alzahrani, H;  Godakumbura, P; Boudjelal, M; Peiris, D.C (2020)

  Although the antidiabetic efficacy of Nyctanthes arbor‐tristis flowers has been reported,  antiproliferative and anti‐obesity activities are yet to be explored. We examined the anti‐obesity and  antiproliferative potenti ...

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