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Effect of Sex on Flavor-related and Functional Compounds in Freeze-dried Broth Made from Korean Native Chicken.

Korean journal for food science of animal resources

Jayasena DD, Jung S, Kim HJ, Alahakoon AU, Nam KC, Jo C.
PMID: 26761282
Korean J Food Sci Anim Resour. 2014;34(4):448-56. doi: 10.5851/kosfa.2014.34.4.448. Epub 2014 Aug 31.

Studies on the flavour characteristics of meat-based broth, quantification of flavour-related and functional compounds, and factors affecting the availability of such compounds are minimal. The present study was designed to determine the effects of sex on flavor-related and functional...

An Overview of Meat Industry in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Review.

Korean journal for food science of animal resources

Alahakoon AU, Jo C, Jayasena DD.
PMID: 27194920
Korean J Food Sci Anim Resour. 2016;36(2):137-44. doi: 10.5851/kosfa.2016.36.2.137. Epub 2016 Apr 30.

Livestock is considered as one of the most important segments in agriculture since animal husbandry was practiced for centuries as a backyard system by rural families. Livestock plays as a powerful tool in rural development where meat industry contributes...

Effect of atmospheric pressure plasma jet on the foodborne pathogens attached to commercial food containers.

Journal of food science and technology

Kim HJ, Jayasena DD, Yong HI, Alahakoon AU, Park S, Park J, Choe W, Jo C.
PMID: 26604423
J Food Sci Technol. 2015 Dec;52(12):8410-5. doi: 10.1007/s13197-015-2003-0. Epub 2015 Sep 07.

Bacterial biofilms are associated with numerous infections and problems in the health care and food industries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the bactericidal effect of an atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) jet on Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria...

Designer siRNAs to overcome the challenges from the RNAi pathway.

Journal of RNAi and gene silencing : an international journal of RNA and gene targeting research

Jayasena SD.
PMID: 19771212
J RNAi Gene Silencing. 2005 Nov 30;2(1):109-17.

Small interfering RNA (siRNA)-based technology is playing a pivotal role in understanding gene function. Huge siRNA libraries coupled to high-content screening are being applied to decipher molecular circuitries, as well as to identify novel therapeutic targets. Further, the technology...

A novel mechanical cleavage method for synthesizing few-layer graphenes.

Nanoscale research letters

Jayasena B, Subbiah S.
PMID: 21711598
Nanoscale Res Lett. 2011 Jan 19;6(1):95. doi: 10.1186/1556-276X-6-95.

A novel method to synthesize few layer graphene from bulk graphite by mechanical cleavage is presented here. The method involves the use of an ultrasharp single crystal diamond wedge to cleave a highly ordered pyrolytic graphite sample to generate...

Identification of Cerebral Metal Ion Imbalance in the Brain of Aging .

Frontiers in aging neuroscience

Braidy N, Poljak A, Marjo C, Rutlidge H, Rich A, Jugder BE, Jayasena T, Inestrosa NC, Sachdev PS.
PMID: 28405187
Front Aging Neurosci. 2017 Mar 29;9:66. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2017.00066. eCollection 2017.

The accumulation of redox-active transition metals in the brain and metal dyshomeostasis are thought to be associated with the etiology and pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative diseases, and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. As well, distinct biometal imaging and role...

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and male reproductive health.

Reproductive medicine and biology

Sharma A, Mollier J, Brocklesby RWK, Caves C, Jayasena CN, Minhas S.
PMID: 32684823
Reprod Med Biol. 2020 Apr 14;19(3):243-253. doi: 10.1002/rmb2.12326. eCollection 2020 Jul.

BACKGROUND: A number of different types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) including bisphenol A, phthalates, pesticides, and other environmental chemicals have been shown to adversely impact upon male reproductive health. Understanding the potential effects of EDCs on male reproductive health...

First contiguous gene deletion causing biotinidase deficiency: The enzyme deficiency in three Sri Lankan children.

Molecular genetics and metabolism reports

Senanayake DN, Jasinge EA, Pindolia K, Wanigasinghe J, Monaghan K, Suchy SF, Wei S, Jaysena S, Wolf B.
PMID: 28649532
Mol Genet Metab Rep. 2015 Feb 07;2:81-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2015.01.005. eCollection 2015 Mar.

We report three symptomatic children with profound biotinidase deficiency from Sri Lanka. All three children presented with typical clinical features of the disorder. The first is homozygous for a missense mutation in the

Men's health clinics: a real need or a marketing strategy.

International journal of impotence research

Tharakan T, Jayasena C, Minhas S.
PMID: 32205874
Int J Impot Res. 2020 Nov;32(6):565-568. doi: 10.1038/s41443-020-0260-6. Epub 2020 Mar 23.

Globally, the life expectancy for men is 5.1 years less than for women. This gender gap in mortality is intrinsically linked to a higher proportion of premature male mortality and is a significant economic, social and healthcare issue. We...

Reduction of lag in crude oil degradation by Aspergillus when it is in synergy with Bacillus in biofilm mode.

Bioprocess and biosystems engineering

Perera M, Chinthaka SDM, Wijayarathna CD, Wijesundera S, Seneviratne G, Jayasena S.
PMID: 33666753
Bioprocess Biosyst Eng. 2021 Jul;44(7):1501-1510. doi: 10.1007/s00449-021-02534-6. Epub 2021 Mar 05.

A major hindrance to the effective use of fungi in bioremediation is their inherent slow growth. Despite this, Aspergillus spp. may be used effectively. Our experiments demonstrate that bacteria, although inefficient in hydrocarbon degradation, may be effectively used in...

Are sex disparities in COVID-19 a predictable outcome of failing men's health provision?.

Nature reviews. Urology

Tharakan T, Khoo CC, Giwercman A, Jayasena CN, Sofikitis N, Salonia A, Minhas S.
PMID: 34795426
Nat Rev Urol. 2021 Nov 18; doi: 10.1038/s41585-021-00535-4. Epub 2021 Nov 18.

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has taken a catastrophic toll on society, health-care systems and the economy. Notably, COVID-19 has been shown to be associated with a higher mortality rate in men than in women. This...

High levels of microplastics in commercial salt and industrial salterns in Sri Lanka.

Marine pollution bulletin

Kapukotuwa RWMGK, Jayasena N, Weerakoon KC, Abayasekara CL, Rajakaruna RS.
PMID: 34953262
Mar Pollut Bull. 2021 Dec 22;174:113239. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113239. Epub 2021 Dec 22.

This study provides the first analysis and quantification of MPs in salt products in Sri Lanka. Commercial table salt brands, rock salt, lab-grade NaCl and raw salt from three salterns were analysed using microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy....

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