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  1. Overview of the genetic basis toward early detection of breast cancer

    Article • Breast Cancer Targets and Therapy, January 2019, Dove Medical Press

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon, Dr. Sumadee De Silva

  2. New compound isolated from plant with anti breast cancer effects.

    Article • Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, November 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Sameera Samarakoon, Prof Kamani H Tennekoon, Anuka Mendis, Achyut Adhikari

  3. In vitro assays and techniques utilized in anticancer drug discovery

    Article • Journal of Applied Toxicology, August 2018, Wiley

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  4. Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Effects of Govaniadine Isolated fromCorydalis govanianaWall. Roots on Human Breast Cancer (MCF-7) Cells

    Article • BioMed Research International, July 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon, Sameera Samarakoon

  5. Chitosan Nanoparticles Are Synergistic and Safe Delivery Vehicles for the Anticancer Drug, Gedunin

    Article • Drug Delivery Letters, November 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon, CHUKWUMAOBIM NWOKWU, Sameera Samarakoon

  6. Induction of apoptosis in response to improved gedunin by liposomal nano-encapsulation in human non-small-cell lung cancer (NCI-H292) cell line

    Article • Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, October 2017, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  7. Isolation of a new resorcinolic lipid from Mangifera zeylanica Hook.f. bark and its cytotoxic and apoptotic potential

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, May 2017, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  8. CYP2D6 polymorphisms may predict occurrence of adverse effects to tamoxifen: a preliminary retrospective study

    Article • Breast Cancer Targets and Therapy, March 2017, Dove Medical Press

    Dr Ishani Wickramage, Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  9. A Review on Ethnopharmacological Applications, Pharmacological Activities, and Bioactive Compounds ofMangifera indica(Mango)

    Article • Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon, Sameera Samarakoon

  10. In Vitro Anticancer Effect of Gedunin on Human Teratocarcinomal (NTERA-2) Cancer Stem-Like Cells

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon, Sameera Samarakoon

  11. A Study on Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Potential of a Triterpenoid Saponin (3-O-α-L-Arabinosyl Oleanolic Acid) Isolated from Schumacheria castaneifolia Vahl in Human Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NCI-H292) Cells

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon, Sameera Samarakoon, CHUKWUMAOBIM NWOKWU, Chamara Bandara

  12. New halogenated constituents from Mangifera zeylanica Hook.f. and their potential anti-cancer effects in breast and ovarian cancer cells

    Article • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, August 2016, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  13. Induction of Apoptosis in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells by Sri Lankan Endemic Mango (Mangifera zeylanica) Fruit Peel through Oxidative Stress and Analysis of its Phytochemical Constituents

    Article • Journal of Food Biochemistry, May 2016, Wiley

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  14. Evaluation of Selected Natural Compounds for Cancer Stem Cells Targeted Anti-cancer Activity: A Molecular Docking Study

    Article • European Journal of Medicinal Plants, January 2016, Sciencedomain International

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  15. Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Effects of the Bark of Two Common Mango (Mangifera indica) Varieties from Sri Lanka on Breast and Ovarian Cancer Cells

    Article • British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, January 2016, Sciencedomain International

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  16. Cytotoxic, Antioxidant and Apoptotic Effects of Twenty Sri Lankan Endemic Plants in Breast Cancer Cells

    Article • European Journal of Medicinal Plants, January 2016, Sciencedomain International

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  17. Analysis of BRCA1and BRCA2 large genomic rearrangements in Sri Lankan familial breast cancer patients and at risk individuals

    Article • BMC Research Notes, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  18. Feasibility of using paper impregnated with urine instead of liquid urine for assessing ovarian activity

    Article • Ceylon Medical Journal, August 2011, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  19. Novel sequence variants and common recurrent polymorphisms of BRCA2 in Sri Lankan breast cancer patients and a family with BRCA1 mutations

    Article • Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, January 2011, Spandidos Publications

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  20. Synchronous Secretion of LH and Prolactin during the Normal Menstrual Cycle

    Article • Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, May 2010, Wiley

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  21. Time Series Analysis of Biologically Active Luteinizing Hormone Concentrations during Different Stages of the Menstrual Cycle

    Article • Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, May 2010, Wiley

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  22. A Rise in the Biologically Active LH: Immunologically Active LH (B/I) Ratio during the Normal Luteal Phase

    Article • Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, May 2010, Wiley

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  23. Prolactin Response to Suckling in a Group of Fully Breast Feeding Women during the Early Postpartum Period

    Article • Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, May 2010, Wiley

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  24. Novel sequence variants and a high frequency of recurrent polymorphisms in BRCA1gene in Sri Lankan breast cancer patients and at risk individuals

    Article • BMC Cancer, July 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  25. Effect of leptin on prolactin and insulin-like growth factor-I secretion by cultured rat endometrial stromal cells

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, July 2007, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  26. Serum leptin and lactational amenorrhea in well-nourished and undernourished lactating women

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, April 2005, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  27. Lactational amenorrhea/anovulation and some of their determinants: a comparison of well-nourished and undernourished women

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, August 2001, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  28. Effect of Momordica charantia on key hepatic enzymes

    Article • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, October 1994, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  29. EVALUATION OF POSSIBLE GALACTAGOGUIC ACTIVITY OF A SELECTED GROUP OF SRI LANKAN MEDICINAL PLANTS

    Article • Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, June 1992, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  30. ORAL HYPOGLYCAEMIC ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA

    Article • Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, June 1991, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  31. Possible hepatotoxicity of Nigella sativa seeds and Dregea volubilis leaves

    Article • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, March 1991, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon

  32. Effect of Momordica charantia fruit juice on streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats

    Article • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, September 1990, Elsevier

    Prof Kamani H Tennekoon