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Damages of Paraquat Exposure to Male Reproductive System and Affect on Spermatogenesis in Rats and Mice

Deepanada, K.H.M.A.; De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Priyanka, S.B.T.; Weerasinghe, S.S.S.; Dharmasiri, H.W.; Samayawardhena, L.A. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, 2001-11-26)

Paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicidal chemicals in the world. Even the lowest doses of Paraquat is reported to cause measurable adverse effects on growth, survival and reproduction. Target organ exposure ...
Declining Renal Functions among Fishing and Sugarcane Farming Communities: Implications on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDU) in Sri Lanka

Ekanayake, E.M.D.V.; Thakshila, W.A.K.G .; Jayasinghe, S.S.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Jayasumana, C.S.; Siribaddana, S.H.; Mangala, P.; De Silva, C.S. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2018)

Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) also named as Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) is a rapidly growing public health concern in Sri Lanka (SL). Heat stress and ...
Detailed Morphology, with Reference to Abundance, of Acartia Species in Malala Lagoon in Bundala National Park

Lasanthi, A.H.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Siriwardana, V.P.K.; Weerasinghe, I.M.J.; Senaratna, R.J.P.S.; Athukorale, R.; Piyadarshani, R. K.G.; De S, Amarasinghe N.J.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Samayawardhena, L.A. (Institute of Biology, Colombo, 2001)

Freshwater Calanoid copepods are a group of free-living fresh water crustaceans. They are planktonic and limnetic and they occur in habitats varying from freshwater to seawater. We investigated detailed morphology of ...
Early indications on pediatric renal injury: Evidence from biomarkers; Kidney injury molecule-1 and Neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin.

Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C.; De Silva, P.M.C.S.; Ekanayake, E.M.D.V.; Thakshila, W.A.K.G.; Pinipa, R.A.I.; Sandamini, P.M.M.A.; Gunarathna, S.D.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Jayasinghe, S.S .; Herath, C.; Siribaddana, Sisira; Jayasundara, Nishad (Research Square, 2022-03-24)

Pediatric renal injury is an emergent health concern in communities affected by Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu). Early detection of susceptibilities through highly sensitive and specific biomarkers ...
Effect of Habitat Alteration on Avifaunal Diversity of the Riparian Mangrove Ecosystems Associated with Nilwala River

Samarasekara, W. G.K.H.; Chandana, E.P.S. (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2010)

Conservation and management of riparian habitats for wild life and sustainable human use have become challenging tasks amidst the present day development activities and other human influences. Riparian habitats especially ...
Effects of Acute Exposure to Paraquat on Sperm Structure and Function in Rats

Samayawardhena, L.A.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Priyanka, S.B.T.; Weerasinghe, S.S.S.; Pitadeniya, G.S.; Peiris, L.D.C. (The Institute of Biology, Colombo, 2000)

Paraquat, a broad-spectrum plant killer is widely used in Sri Lanka despite its harmful effects on living organisms. The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of Paraquat on epididymal sperm structure and ...
Factors affecting the avi-faunal distribution in the three lagoons (Malala, Embillakala and Bundala Lewaya) of Bundala National Park (A Ramsar Wetland) in Sri Lanka

Chandana, E.P.S.; Amarasinghe, N. J. de S.; Samayawardhena, L.A. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2008-09)

Bundala National Park, covering an area of 6216 ha, is located about 250 Km Southeast of Colombo, in the Hambantota District. The shallow brackish water lagoons located within the park - Koholankala (390 ha), Malala (650 ...
Habitat quality and climate variability determine odonate species diversity and distribution patterns in selecte...

Sandamini, P.M.M.A; Gunarathna, S.D.; Chandana, E.P.S. (Academia, 2019-07)

The present study was conducted to reveal the odonate diversity and distribution patterns in selected habitats with reference to habitat quality and climate variability in order to determine the conservation status of ...
Immunity and the role of selected plants as immunomodulators: a review

Chandana, E.P.S. (University of Ruhuna, 2016-09-28)

The immune system is an incredible constellation of cells, tissues, organs and molecules that provides protection against a wide spectrum of pathogens and particles keeping us healthy within the challenging microbial ...
Immunostimulative eff ects of Cyperus rotundus, Alpinia calcarata, Solanum surattense, Clerodendrum infortunatum and Croton laccifer extracts combination on cyclophosphamideinduced immunosuppression in rats

Chandana, E.P.S.; Kithmini, K.K.A.; Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2015-06-26)

The present work was undertaken to validate the combinatorial effect of the ethanol extractions of rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus Linn. (“Kalanduru”) and Alpinia calcarata Rosc. (“Heen Araththa”), and root barks of Solanum ...
An Investigation of the Effects of Low Concentrations of Chlorpyrifos on Epididymal Sperm Mutation in Rats

De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Samayawardhena, L.A. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, 2001-11-26)

The present study investigated effects of extremely low concentrations of Chlorpyrifos (Pyrimec) to reproductive structure and function of male rats. First, a group o f animals (4 groups; n=10) were given oral dose of ...
Involvement of the Reck tumor suppressor protein in maternal and embryonic vascular remodeling in mice

Chandana, E.P.S.; Maeda, Yasuhiro; Ueda, Akihiko; Kiyonari, Hiroshi; Oshima, Naoko; Yamamoto, Mako; Kondo, Shunya; Oh, Junseo; Takahashi, Rei; Yoshida, Yoko; Kawashima, Satoshi; Alexander, D.B; Kitayama, Hitoshi; Takahashi, Chiaki; Tabata, Yasuhiko; Matsuzaki, Tomoko; Noda, Makoto (BioMed Central, 2010)

Developmental angiogenesis proceeds through multiple morphogenetic events including sprouting, intussusception, and pruning. Mice lacking the membrane-anchored metalloproteinase regulator Reck die in utero around embryonic ...
Localization of the membrane-anchored MMP-regulator RECK at the neuromuscular junctions

Kawashima, Satoshi; Imamura, Yukio; Chandana, E.P.S.; Noda, Toru; Takahashi, Rei; Adachi, Eijiro; Takahashi, Chiaki; Noda, Makoto (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2008)

Nerve apposition on nicotinic acetylcholine receptor clusters and invagination of the post-synaptic membrane (i.e. secondary fold formation) occur by embryonic day 18.5 at the neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) in mouse ...
A note on bird–habitat relationship in Kirala Kele, Sri Lanka

Samarasekara, W.G.K.H.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Amarasinghe, N.J.de S. (Sri Lankan Journal Online, 2013)
Notes on Lesser Whistling Duck and Other Aquatic Birds in “Kirala Kele” Sanctuary, Matara, Sri Lanka

De Silva, B.C.J.; Gayathri, R.H.W.; Nilmini, N.H.H.M.; Pathum, S.A.M.; Chathuranga, L.S.W.D.; Mahesh B. R., Ranasinghage; Amarasinghe, N.J.De S.; Chandana, E.P.S. (American Institute of Science, 2015-07-23)

Protecting ecosystems in the vicinity of rapidly urbanizing areas requires continuous monitoring and assessment. “Kirala Kele” sanctuary located in Matara city limits of southern Sri Lanka is a well known bird habitat. ...
Occupational exposure levels of Glyphosate among vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka: A Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay

Eakanayake, E.M.D.V.; Thakshila, W.K.G.; Nishshanka, K.M.; Senawirathne, K.A.A.S.; Perera, H.A.S.D; Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C.; Asanthi, H.B.; Jayasumana, C.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Abdul, K.S.M.; De Silva, P.M.C.S . (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Glyphosate (GLY) is a non-selective weedicide widely used by vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya (NE), Sri Lanka. It has been recently declared as carcinogenic and induces nephrotoxicity in rat models. Poor weedicide ...
Occupational heat exposure alone may not explain chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka

De Silva, P. M.C.S.; Ekanayake, E.M.D.V.; Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C.; Thakshila, W.A.K.G; Sandamini, P.M.M.A.; Abeysiriwardhana, P.A.; Nishara, K.G.D.; Harishchandra, Akila; De Silva, P.H.C.; Siribaddana, Nipuna; Chandana, E.P.S.; Jayasinghe, S.S; Siribaddana, Sisira; Jayasundara, Nishad (Research Square, 2022-05-16)

Chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is an emerging health concern in tropical farming communities. The role ofoccupational heat exposure as a potential driver of CKDu remains debated. Our study examines ...
Occupational herbicide exposure may induce Kidney injury molecule I (KIM I) and Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) levels in sugarcane farmers in rural Sri Lanka

Eakanayake, D.V.; Abdul, K.S.M.; Thakshila, W.A.K.G.; Asanthi, H.B; Jayasumana, Channa; Jayasinghe, S.S.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Siribaddana, S.H.; De Silva, M.C.S. (International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2018-02-01)

Extensive use of herbicides is common among agriculture workers in Sri Lanka (SL). Recent studies hypothesized the role of agrochemicals in the development of mysterious chronic kidney disease termed as CKDu. Paraquat ...
Occupational Paraquat exposure among sugarcane and vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka: A case study

Abdul, K.S.M.; Ekanayake, D.V.; Gunasekara, T. D. K. S. C.; Perera, H.A.S.D.; De Siva, B.C.J.; Jayasumana, C.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Jayasinghe, S.S.; De Silva, P.M.C.S. (Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 2015-09)

Paraquat (1, 1 – dimethyl -4, 4- bipyridylium dichloride) is a contact herbicide, predominantly used in Sri Lanka. Despite the imposed ban in agriculture sector, Paraquat usage was seen among sugarcane farmers in Pelawatta ...
Pesticide Use, Handling and Awareness among Rural Farmers in Sri Lanka: Implications on Emerging Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu)

Thakshila, W.A.K.G.; Ekanayake, E.M.D.V.; Abdul, K.S.M.; Samanmali, M.A.G.D.; Jayasinghe, S.S .; Jayasumana, C.S.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Siribaddana, S.H.; De Silva, P.M.C.S. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2018)

Agrochemical exposure has been considered as the main risk factor of Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) in Sri Lanka. Poor awareness and agrochemical handling practices could lead ...

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