We found human renin inhibitory activity in soybean and isolated the active compound, soybean renin inhibitor (SRI). The physico-chemical data on the isolated SRI were identical with those of soyasaponin I. SRI showed significant inhibition against recombinant human renin, with an IC(50) value of 30 microg/ml. Kinetic studies with SRI indicated partial noncompetitive inhibition, with a K(i) val...

O ne of the goals of our article on the DNA of Socially Responsible Innovation (SRI) was to start a discussion on how to implement SRI in research and development (R&D). We are therefore grateful for the contribution by Dove and Özdemir; we feel that exactly such dialogue is necessary to advance innovation to the next level. We acknowledge that the “ecosystem” of science, technology and society...

Objectives Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is one of the forms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, focusing on intimate relationships. Identifying the mechanisms of ROCD can significantly expand our knowledge of the factors related to its development and exacerbation. This study aims to determine the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation and experiential avoidance...

This article aims to examine the trade effects of the South Asian FTAs including regional and bilateral ones with a focus on Sri Lanka, by applying a gravity trade model as an analytical framework. The study specifically targets the following three FTAs: the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) enforced in 2006, the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) in 2001, and the Pakistan-Sri ...

1Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine, Malabe, Sri Lanka. *2Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 3Hussain Ebrahim Jamal Research Institute of Chemistry, Karachi, Pakistan. 4Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of science, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi ...

1Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri K.V.College of Pharmacy, Chickballapur, Karnataka, India; 2Department of Pharmacognosy, PES College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka India; 3Department of Pharmacognosy, Karavali College of Pharmacy, Mangalore, Karnataka India; 4Department of Pharmacology, Sri K.V.College of Pharmacy, Chickballapur, Karnataka-562101, India; 5Department of Pharmaceutical Chemis...

S First, this paper assesses e-readiness of Sri Lanka using a measuring tool that utilizes 52 socio-economic indicators. Second, based on the assessment, this paper suggests methods for improving e-readiness of Sri Lanka. The uniqueness of this paper lies in the quantitative analysis of the e-readiness of Sri Lanka, whereas many other works engage in qualitative exposure.