Publications

Investigation of ligand directed N-O selectivity in the Ullmann coupling reaction

COMMUNICATIONS

E.A.U. Nayomi, R.M.R.G.K.B. Ratnayake, D.P. Dissanayake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

First international conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, July 2020

Publication year: 2020

Fucoidan purified from Sargassum polycystum induces apoptosis through Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway in HL-60 and MCF-7 Cells

PUBLICATIONS

I.P.S. Fernando, K.K.A. Sanjeewa, H.G. Lee, H.-S. Kim, A.P.J.P. Vaas, H.I.C. De Silva, C.M. Nanayakkara, D.T.U Abeytunga, D.-S. Lee, J.-S. Lee, Y.-J Jeon

Marine Drugs, 2020, 18(4): 196

Publication year: 2020

Characterization and cytoprotective properties of Sargassum natans fucoidan against urban aerosol-induced keratinocyte damage

PUBLICATIONS

Ilekuttige Priyan Shanura Fernando, Kalu Kapuge Asanka Sanjeewa, Hyo Geun Lee, Hyun-Soo Kim, Andaravaas Patabadige Jude Prasanna Vaas, Hondamuni Ireshika Chathurani De Silva, Chandrika Malkanthi Nanayakkara, Dampegamage Thusitha Udayangani Abeytunga, Won Woo Lee, Dae-Sung Lee, You-Jin Jeon

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020, 159: 773-781

Publication year: 2020

Anti-inflammatory activity of Pleurotus ostreatus, a culinary medicinal mushroom in Wistar rats

PUBLICATIONS

W.J.A. Banukie N. Jayasuriya, Shiroma M Handunnetti, Chandanie A. Wanigatunge, Gita H. Fernando, D. Thusitha U. Abeytunga and T. Sugandhika Suresh

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020

Publication year: 2020

Microwave assisted acetylation of cellulose isolated from the banana pseudo-stem

COMMUNICATIONS

K.H.C.S. Kariyawasam, M.D.M.S. Gunathilake, H. I. C. De Silva, D. T. U. Abeytunga

Chemistry in Sri Lanka, 2019, 36(2), 19

Publication year: 2019

Isolation and characterization of compounds from Pleurotus ostreatus and evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity

COMMUNICATIONS

WJA Banukie Nirosha Jayasuriya, CA Wanigatunga, GH Fernando, DTU Abeytunga, TS Suresh, M Iqbal Choudhary

Proceedings of the 27th FAOBMB & 44th ANNUAL MSBMB conference, 95. Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-11 August, 2019

Publication year: 2019

Fucoidan isolated from Padina commersonii inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in macrophages blocking TLR/NF-κB signal pathway

PUBLICATIONS

K.K. Asanka Sanjeewa, T.U. Jayawardena, H.-S. Kim, S.-Y. Kim, I.P.S. Fernando, L. Wang, D.T.U. Abeytunga, W.-S. Kim, D.-S. Lee, Y.-J. Jeon

Carbohydr. Polym. 2019, 224:115195

Publication year: 2019

Beijing urban particulate matter-induced injury and inflammation in human lung epithelial cells and the protective effects of fucosterol from Sargassum binderi (Sonder ex J. Agardh)

PUBLICATIONS

I.P. Shanura Fernando, Thilina U. Jayawardena, Hyun-SooKim, Won WooLee, A.P.J.P. Vaas, H.I.C. De Silva, G.S. Abayaweera, C.M. Nanayakkara, D.T.U. Abeytunga, Dae-Sung Lee, You-Jin Jeon

Environmental Research, 2019, 172: 150-158

Publication year: 2019

A keratinocyte and integrated fibroblast culture model for studying particulate matter-induced skin lesions and therapeutic intervention of fucosterol

PUBLICATIONS

I.P. Shanura Fernando, Thilina U. Jayawardena, Hyun-Soo Kim, A.P.J.P. Vaas, H.I.C. De Silva, C.M. Nanayakkara, D.T.U. Abeytunga, WonWoo Lee, Ginnae Ahn, Dae-Sung Lee, In-Kyu Yeo, You-Jin Jeon

Life Sciences, 2019, 233: 116714

Publication year: 2019

The potential of fucoidans from Chnoospora minima and Sargassum polycystum in cosmetics: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-whitening, and antiwrinkle activities

PUBLICATIONS

I.P.S. Fernando, K. K. Asanka Sanjeewa, K. W. Samarakoon, H.-S. Kim, U. K. D. S. S. Gunasekara, Y.-J. Park, D. T. U. Abeytunga, W. W. Lee and Y.-J. Jeon

Journal of Applied Phycology. 2018, 30: 3223-3232

Publication year: 2018

Synthesis and biological activity studies of a novel highly functionalized 2-methylbenzox- aole derivative

COMMUNICATIONS

S. A. I. D. Perera, H. I. C. De Silva, D. T. U..Abeytunga ,N. De Silva, S. Chatterjee,Jr. C. U. Pittman

5th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference. 15th February 2018

Publication year: 2018

Activity- guided fractionation of aqueous fraction of acetone extract of Pleurotus ostreatus

COMMUNICATIONS

W.J.A.B.N Jayasuriya, C.A. Wanigatunge, G.H. Fernando, D.T.U. Abeytunga, T.S. Suresh, M. Iqbal Chodhary

Proceedings of the Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices, and other Natural Products XVI, Sri Lanka, 2018, 110

Publication year: 2018

Use of self-ligation effect of anthranilic acid in the synthesis of mefanamic acid derivatives

COMMUNICATIONS

Amila Perera, D.P. Dissanyake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

Chemistry in Sri Lanka, 2017, 34(2), 33

Publication year: 2017

Synthesis of functionalized graphene oxide as a solid phase catalyst for Ullmann reaction

COMMUNICATIONS

Jude Prasanna, D.P. Dissanyake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

Chemistry in Sri Lanka, 2017, 34(2), 31

Publication year: 2017

Synthesis of cellulose sulfate by enhancing cellulose swelling using microwave energy

COMMUNICATIONS

R. M. Munasinghe, H. I. C. De Silva, D. T. U. Abeytunga, L. Karunanayake, M.G.A.N. Perera

73rd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science, Dec. 2017

Publication year: 2017

Molecular docking study on binding of derivatives of palmitoyl-CoA and 3-ketodihydrosphingosine to serine palmitoyltransferase

COMMUNICATIONS

Upeka Prayaga, D.P. Dissanyake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

Chemistry in Sri Lanka, 2017, 34(2), 40

Publication year: 2017

Inhibitory effect of the nucleophile in Ullmann condensation: theoretical and experimental investigation

PUBLICATIONS

D. A. Vithanage, A.R. Liyanage, D.C. Madushani, M.A.L. Fernando, A.P.J.P. Vaas, D.T.U. Abeytunga, D.P. Dissanayake

Molecular Catalysis, 2017, 438:30-36

Publication year: 2017

FTIR characterization and antioxidant activity of water soluble crude polysaccharides of Sri Lankan marine algae

PUBLICATIONS

P. Shanura Fernando, K. K. Asanka Sanjeewa, Kalpa W. Samarakoon , H. H. Chaminda Lakmal, Won Woo Lee, Hyun-Soo Kim, Eun-A Kim, U.K.D.S.S. Gunasekara, D.T.U. Abeytunga, Chandrika Nanayakkara , E.D. de Silva, Hyi-Seung Lee, You Jin Jeon

Algae, 2017, 32(1): 75-86

Publication year: 2017

Effect of the ratio between aryl halide and nucleophile on copper catalyzed modified Ullmann condensation reaction

COMMUNICATIONS

M.A.L. Fernando, D.P. Dissanayake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, October, 2017

Publication year: 2017

Comparison of mosquito repellent activity of citric acid treated and untreated samples of the oil of Eucalyptus citriodora

COMMUNICATIONS

M. C. N. M. Marasinghe, B.G.K Perera, D. T. U. Abeytunga

4th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference (RISTCON 2017), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 26th January, 2017, Matara, Sri Lanka

Publication year: 2017

Synthesis of N-phenylbenzylamine by Cu(I) catalyzed Ullmann condensation reaction

COMMUNICATIONS

K.N.D. Seneviratne, D.P. Dissanyake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

Chemistry in Sri Lanka, 2016, 33(2), 29

Publication year: 2016

Developing a graphene-based solid phase catalyst for the Ullmann coupling of bromobenzene and benzylamine

COMMUNICATIONS

A.M.T.S. Adhikary, D.P. Dissanyake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, 11-22nd October, 2016

Publication year: 2016

Comparison of binding of sphingosine derivatives to sphingosine kinase 1 using molecular docking

COMMUNICATIONS

D.M.S.P. Disanayake, D.P. Dissanyake, D.T.U. Abeytunga

Chemistry in Sri Lanka, 2016, 33(2), 31

Publication year: 2016

Pleurotus ostreatus, a Culinary Mushroom as a Functional Food to Treat Inflammatory Conditions

COMMUNICATIONS

W.J.A.B.N.Jayasuriya, S.M. Handunnetti, C.A. Wanigatunge, G.H. Fernando, D.T.U. Abeytunga, T.S. Suresh

5th International Symposium cum Training Course on Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, Pakistan. 2015

Publication year: 2015

Occurrence, structure elucidation, biosynthesis, functions and synthesis of sphingadienes

PUBLICATIONS

Thusitha U. Abeytunga

Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry, 2015, 12: 282-292

Publication year: 2015

Investigation and isolation of anti-oxidant and anti-cancer compounds from Sri Lankan marine algae

COMMUNICATIONS

I.P. Shanura Fernando, H.H. Chaminda Lakmal, Kalpa W. Samarakoon, Ji-Hyeok Lee, K. K. A. Sanjeewa, Hyun-Soo Kim, D. T. U. Abeytunga, E.D. de Silva, C. M. Nanayakkara, You-Jin Jeon

The 6th International Conference on Food Factors - ICoFF 2015; 11/2015

Publication year: 2015

Hypoglycaemic activity of culinary Pleurotus ostreatus and P. cystidiosus mushrooms in healthy volunteers and Type 2 diabetic patients on diet control and the possible mechanisms of action

PUBLICATIONS

W.J.A. Banukie N Jayasuriya, Chandanie A Wanigatunga, Gita H Fernando, D. Thusitha U Abeytunga, T. Sugandhika Suresh

Phytotherapy Research, 2015, 29 (2): 303-309

Publication year: 2015

The possible mechanisms of oral hypoglycaemic activity of Pleurotus ostreatus and P. cystidiosus

COMMUNICATIONS

W.J.A.B.N. Jayasuriya, G.H. Fernando, C.A. Wanigatunga, D.T.U. Abeytunga, T.S. Suresh

Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Volume 18, 4-5th July 2014

Publication year: 2014

Oral hypoglycaemic activity of acetone extract of Pleurotus ostreatus and its fractions in normal and diabetic Wistar rats

COMMUNICATIONS

W.J.A.B.N. Jayasuriya, G.H. Fernando, C.A. Wanigatunga, D.T.U. Abeytunga, T.S. Suresh

Proceedings of the Inaugural Scientific Conference of Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Sri Lanka, 2014

Publication year: 2014

Evaluation of anti-histamine and membrane stabilization on red blood cells of acetone extract of Pleurotus ostreatus

COMMUNICATIONS

W.J.A.B.N. Jayasuriya, S.M. Handunnetti, C.A. Wanigatunga, G.H. Fernando, D.T.U. Abeytunga, T.S. Suresh

1st International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2014), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, January 22-23, 2014

Publication year: 2014

Prof. Thusitha U. Abeytunga

Department of Chemistry

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Investigation of ligand directed N-O selectivity in the Ullmann coupling reaction

Fucoidan purified from Sargassum polycystum induces apoptosis through Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway in HL-60 and MCF-7 Cells

Characterization and cytoprotective properties of Sargassum natans fucoidan against urban aerosol-induced keratinocyte damage

Anti-inflammatory activity of Pleurotus ostreatus, a culinary medicinal mushroom in Wistar rats

Microwave assisted acetylation of cellulose isolated from the banana pseudo-stem

Isolation and characterization of compounds from Pleurotus ostreatus and evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity

Fucoidan isolated from Padina commersonii inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in macrophages blocking TLR/NF-κB signal pathway

Beijing urban particulate matter-induced injury and inflammation in human lung epithelial cells and the protective effects of fucosterol from Sargassum binderi (Sonder ex J. Agardh)

A keratinocyte and integrated fibroblast culture model for studying particulate matter-induced skin lesions and therapeutic intervention of fucosterol

The potential of fucoidans from Chnoospora minima and Sargassum polycystum in cosmetics: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-whitening, and antiwrinkle activities

Synthesis and biological activity studies of a novel highly functionalized 2-methylbenzox- aole derivative

Activity- guided fractionation of aqueous fraction of acetone extract of Pleurotus ostreatus

Use of self-ligation effect of anthranilic acid in the synthesis of mefanamic acid derivatives

Synthesis of functionalized graphene oxide as a solid phase catalyst for Ullmann reaction

Synthesis of cellulose sulfate by enhancing cellulose swelling using microwave energy

Molecular docking study on binding of derivatives of palmitoyl-CoA and 3-ketodihydrosphingosine to serine palmitoyltransferase

Inhibitory effect of the nucleophile in Ullmann condensation: theoretical and experimental investigation

FTIR characterization and antioxidant activity of water soluble crude polysaccharides of Sri Lankan marine algae

Effect of the ratio between aryl halide and nucleophile on copper catalyzed modified Ullmann condensation reaction

Comparison of mosquito repellent activity of citric acid treated and untreated samples of the oil of Eucalyptus citriodora

Synthesis of N-phenylbenzylamine by Cu(I) catalyzed Ullmann condensation reaction

Developing a graphene-based solid phase catalyst for the Ullmann coupling of bromobenzene and benzylamine

Comparison of binding of sphingosine derivatives to sphingosine kinase 1 using molecular docking

Pleurotus ostreatus, a Culinary Mushroom as a Functional Food to Treat Inflammatory Conditions

Occurrence, structure elucidation, biosynthesis, functions and synthesis of sphingadienes

Investigation and isolation of anti-oxidant and anti-cancer compounds from Sri Lankan marine algae

Hypoglycaemic activity of culinary Pleurotus ostreatus and P. cystidiosus mushrooms in healthy volunteers and Type 2 diabetic patients on diet control and the possible mechanisms of action

The possible mechanisms of oral hypoglycaemic activity of Pleurotus ostreatus and P. cystidiosus

Oral hypoglycaemic activity of acetone extract of Pleurotus ostreatus and its fractions in normal and diabetic Wistar rats

Evaluation of anti-histamine and membrane stabilization on red blood cells of acetone extract of Pleurotus ostreatus