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View article: An Evolutionary Conserved Ethephon Binding Site Bridges the Gap Between Human and Rat Acetylcholinesterase
An Evolutionary Conserved Ethephon Binding Site Bridges the Gap Between Human and Rat Acetylcholinesterase Open
Wistar rats are used to study organophosphate toxicity on Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and predict their effects on humans. The present study attempts to validate the use of Wistar rats at a molecular level. A comparative study of the two o…
View article: Phytochemical Profile of Main Antioxidants in Different Fractions of Chnoospora Minima and Gracillaria Edulis
Phytochemical Profile of Main Antioxidants in Different Fractions of Chnoospora Minima and Gracillaria Edulis Open
Natural bioactive compounds are abundant in seaweeds with potentials therapeutic activities. As Sri Lankan marine algae are underexploited, here we aimed to investigate the total phenolic, flavonoid contents and antioxidant activities of t…
View article: Characterization of Bioactive Compounds From Marine Red Algae Gracillaria Edulis
Characterization of Bioactive Compounds From Marine Red Algae Gracillaria Edulis Open
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing worldwide due to lifestyle change associated with rapid urbanization. Natural bioactive compounds abundant in red algae can be utilised in drug leads and nutraceuticals. However, Sri L…
View article: Molecular Docking Studies of Plumbagin From Root Bark of Plumbago Indica L. Against Staphylococcus Aureus
Molecular Docking Studies of Plumbagin From Root Bark of Plumbago Indica L. Against Staphylococcus Aureus Open
Plumbago indica L. (Family: Plumbaginaceae) is an important plant used against infectious diseases. High anti-microbial activity against Staphylococcus aureus has been reported by Saha et al. in (2014). Recent literature documented that pl…