A rare phytosterol, stigmast-5-en-3,7,22-triol and other secondary metabolites from showing enhanced cell migration and proangiogenic activity.

(Burm. f.) Merr.

cell migration enhancing and pro-angiogenic active secondary metabolites from (L.) H. Rob., S.C. Keeley & Skvarla (Asteraceae).

(L.) H. Rob.

Ischemic Stroke Subtypes: Socio-demographic Factors, Risk Factors, and Outcomes in Southern Sri Lanka.

Background: Stroke is a heterogeneous, catastrophic disease. A comprehensive clinical analysis of ischemic stroke (IS) risk factors and outcomes is crucial for optimum management in resource-poor settings.

Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study of acute cerebrovascular disease (ACVD) involving 592 patients was conducted in a tertiary care center in Sri Lanka from November 2018 to May 2019.

Prevalence and correlates of carotid artery stenosis in a cohort of Sri Lankan ischaemic stroke patients.

Background: Large artery atherosclerotic disease is an important cause of stroke, accounting for 15-46% of ischaemic strokes in population-based studies. Therefore, current guidelines from west recommend urgent carotid imaging in all ischaemic strokes or transient ischaemic attacks and referral for carotid endarterectomy. However, the clinical features and epidemiology of stroke in Asians are different from those in Caucasians and therefore the applicability of these recommendations to Asians is controversial.

Sustainable utilization of Gyrinops walla Gaetner: in vitro production of sesquiterpenes by chemical and biological elicitation.

Background: The recent recovery of Gyrinops walla as a potential producer of market-quality agarwood in mature damaged woods and branches has led to the intense illicit felling and exportation of G. walla leading to the verge of extinction from Sri Lankan flora. The sustainable utilization of G.