Academic Building (B3)-Room 228
Department of Biosystems Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Mahenwatte, Pitipana North
Homagama 10200
Sri Lanka

Email: asankasanjeewa@sjp.ac.lk

Prof. Asanka Sanjeewa is an experienced researcher and academic with extensive expertise in marine bioresource technology. He has a strong background in marine biotechnology, natural product discovery, and bioresource utilization, with a proven track record in research, teaching, and academic leadership.

His technical expertise includes human and animal cell culture, isolation and characterization of secondary metabolites from marine organisms, molecular biology techniques, RT-qPCR analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and advanced data analysis. His research focuses on exploring bioactive compounds from marine organisms and their potential applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials.

Prof. Sanjeewa earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marine Life Sciences from Jeju National University, Republic of Korea. With international research experience and a strong publication record, he continues to contribute to advancing marine biotechnology through interdisciplinary research, teaching, and scientific collaboration.

Research Keywords: Seaweeds; Anti-inflammation; Antioxidant; Phlorotannins; Phycocolloids

2023 – 2026
Associate Editor, Advances in Technology (AIT)   

2024 – 2025
President of the Blue Biotechnology Committee of Sri Lanka Biotechnology Association                                           

2023 – 2026
Chair, Research CELL, FOT 

2021 – 2024
Senior Lecturer Grade II, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

2020-2021
Guest editor, Marine drugs

2019-2020
Postdoc researcher and lecturer, Jeju National University, South Korea

2019
Reviewer bord member in marine drugs

2014-2019
Research assistant, Jeju National University, South Korea 2014 – 2019

Oct 2025:
Top 2% highly cited researcher (recognized by Elsevier BV and Stanford University).

Nov 2024:
Early Carrier Research Award 2023, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura research awarding ceremony.

Oct 2024
Top 2% highly cited researcher (recognized by Elsevier BV and Stanford University).

Oct 2023
Top 2% highly cited researcher (recognized by Elsevier BV and Stanford University).

September 2023
IOBSL Young Scientist Award 2023, The Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.

June 2023
CVCD Excellence Award 2022 – The Most Outstanding Young Researcher in the Field of Life Sciences.

Oct 2022
Top 2% highly cited researcher (recognized by Elsevier BV and Stanford University)

Oct 2019
Academic award of 2019 for the best researcher. The Korean Society of Phycology

Oct 2019
Young scientist participation award KFN 2019. 3-Hydroxy-5,6-epoxy-β-ionone isolated from Sargassum horneri protect MH-S mouse lung cells against fine dust-induced inflammation and oxidative stress

May 2019
Best poster presentation KOSFAS Annual meeting and symposium 2019, Ethanolic extract separated from Sargassum horneri inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages

Feb 2019
Award of excellence; Awarded for the outstanding achievements of doctoral research in the 2019 Jeju national university graduation ceremony

Nov 2017
Best oral presentation, KSBM 2017 annual symposium. Anti-inflammatory activities of high molecular weight fucose rich sulfated polysaccharide; separated from Sargassum horneri.

Nov 2017
Young scientist participation award ISNFF 2017, In vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory activities of fucose rich sulfated polysaccharide isolated from Sargassum honeri China strain collected along the shores of Jeju Island.

Nov 2016
Best poster presentation KSMB Annual meeting and symposium 2016, Anti-proliferative effect of eight ethanolic extracts from soft corals on human leukemia cell line HL-60

Nov 2015
Best poster presentation-ICoFF 2015, Apoptotic anticancer activity of a novel fatty alcohol ester isolated from cultured marine diatom, Phaeodactylum tricornutum

Prof. Asanka Sanjeewa’s research focuses on the exploration and utilization of marine bioresources for biotechnological and biomedical applications. His work primarily investigates bioactive compounds derived from marine organisms, particularly seaweeds and microalgae, with the aim of identifying functional molecules with potential applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals.

His research interests include the isolation, characterization, and biological evaluation of marine natural products, as well as the study of their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and other therapeutic properties using molecular and cell-based approaches. He is also interested in marine bioprocessing and sustainable utilization of marine biomass, integrating biochemical, molecular, and analytical techniques to develop value-added products from marine resources.

Through interdisciplinary research, he aims to advance marine biotechnology and blue bioeconomy initiatives by translating marine bioresources into innovative biotechnological solutions.

1. Sanjeewa KKA. Exploring the Blue Bioeconomy: Marine Bioresources and Sustainable Applications. CRC Press; 2024 Aug 28.
   ISBN: 9781032761664 (hbk)
   ISBN: 9781032761688 (pbk)
   ISBN: 9781003477365 (ebk)
   DOI: 10.1201/9781003477365

1. (Forth Comming) Jayawardena TU, Sanjeewa KKA, Herath KHINM, editors. Harvesting the Sea: Unveiling Marine Bioresources for Functional Foods and Human Health Enhancement. 1st ed. Academic Press; 2026.
   ISBN: 9780443291906
   eBook ISBN: 9780443291913

 

2. Jayawardena TU, Sanjeewa KKA, editors. Marine Specialized (Secondary) Metabolites and their Diverse Applications. Elsevier; 2025.
   ISBN: 9780443298431
   eBook ISBN: 9780443298448
   DOI: 10.1016/C2023-0-50987-5

 

3. Sanjeeewa KKA, Jayawardena TU, Herath KHINM, Jeon YJ, editors. The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy. Bentham Science Publishers; 2024.
   ISBN: 978-981-5223-65-1 (Print)
   ISBN: 978-981-5223-64-4 (Online)
   DOI: 10.2174/9789815223644124010

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1. Diwankara, T.; Dissanayake, T.; Herath, K.; Sanjeewa, K.A. Blue-bioeconomy; marine specialized metabolites at the forefront. In Marine Specialized (Secondary) Metabolites and their Diverse Applications; Elsevier: 2025; pp. 299-336.
2. Perera, T.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Herath, K.H.I.N.M. Promoting marine specialized bioactive metabolites against inflammation. In Marine Specialized (Secondary) Metabolites and their Diverse Applications; Elsevier: 2025; pp. 173-204. doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-29843-1.00007-0.
3. Dissanayake, D.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U. What is Seaweed? General Facts about Seaweeds. In The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy; Bentham Science Publishers: 2024; pp. 13-24.
4. Herath, K.H.I.N.M.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A. A Basic introduction to blue bioeconomy. In The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy; Bentham Science Publishers: 2024; pp. 1-12.
5. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jeon, Y.-J. Roles of the Ingredients Contained in Edible Seaweeds on Particulate Matter (Pm)-Induced Skin Damages. In Seaweed Biotechnology; Apple Academic Press: 2022; pp. 289-309.

1. Yang, Y.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Wang, L.; Mao, X. Bioactive substances and their health benefits of the blooming brown seaweed Sargassum horneri: A review. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2026, 151, 108973, doi:10.1016/j.jfca.2026.108973.
2. Liyanage, N.M.; Yiqiao, L.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Ko, K.Y.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Jeon, Y.-J. Shellfish as a Source of Bioactive Compounds and Extracts: A Comprehensive Review of Their Anticancer and Antimicrobial Properties. Marine Drugs 2026, 24, 74, doi:10.3390/md24020074.
3. Yang, X.; Huang, C.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Gao, X.; Mao, X.; Wang, L. A comprehensive review of heavy metals in aquatic products and their removal techniques. Food Control 2025, 178, 111520, doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2025.111520.
4. Walimuni, S.W.S.; Molagoda, I.M.N.; Jayasooriya, R.G.P.T.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A. Underutilized Asian Fruits as Functional Foods: Pharmacological Properties and Role in Tyrosinase Inhibition and Melanin Regulation. Journal of Future Foods 2025, doi:10.1016/j.jfutfo.2025.07.017.
5. Ren, X.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Wang, L.; Mao, X. Fermentation as a Strategy to Improve the Health-Promoting Benefits of Edible Seaweeds. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2025, 18, 7827-7856, doi:10.1007/s11947-025-03928-0.
6. Zheng, Y.; Huang, C.; Zhou, X.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Mao, X.; Wang, L. Health benefits of the blooming seaweed Ulva prolifera: A review. Aquaculture 2025, 598, 742035, doi:10.1016/j.aquaculture.2024.742035.
7. Gunasekara, D.M.N.M.; Wang, L.; Herath, K.H.I.N.M.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A. Cosmeceutical Applications of Phlorotannins from Brown Seaweeds. Phycology 2025, 5, 15, doi:10.3390/phycology5020015.
8. Shashikamali, W.S.W.; Ilandarage, M.N.M.; Rajapakshagedara, G.P.T.J.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A. Evaluation of Extraction Yield, Total Phenolic Content, and Total Flavonoid Content of Thirteen Underutilized Fruits in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Advances in Technology 2025, 5, doi:10.31357/ait.v5i02.8529.
9. Senadheera, U.E.; Abeykoon, A.M.W.D.C.B.; Sewmini, P.M.N.; Weerasekara, W.M.R.B.; Darshani, N.P.; Jayasanka, J.; Weerasekara, N.A.; Hewawasam, C.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U. Up-Flow Anaerobic Sludge Bed Reactors for Sustainable Wastewater Management: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions. Water 2025, 17, 476, doi:10.3390/w17040476.
10. Herath, K.H.I.N.M.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Wang, L.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A. The Role of Phlorotannins to Treat Inflammatory Diseases. Chemistry 2025, 7, 77, doi:10.3390/chemistry7030077.
11. Gunasekara, D.M.N.M.; Wijerathne, H.D.T.U.; Wang, L.; Kim, H.-S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A. Marine Bioactive Peptides in the Regulation of Inflammatory Responses: Current Trends and Future Directions. Proteomes 2025, 13, 53, doi:10.3390/proteomes13040053.
12. Dissanayake, D.S.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A. Potential Blue Bioresources to Develop Functional Foods. The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy 2024, 25-51.
13. Perera, R.; Herath, K.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U. Recent Reports on Bioactive Compounds from Marine Cyanobacteria in Relation to Human Health Applications. Life (Basel) 2023, 13, 1411, doi:10.3390/life13061411.
14. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Herath, K.H.I.N.M.; Kim, Y.-S.; Jeon, Y.-J.; Kim, S.-K. Enzyme-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from seaweeds and microalgae. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry 2023, 117266, doi:10.1016/j.trac.2023.117266.
15. Nagahawatta, D.P.; Liyanage, N.M.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Jayawardhana, H.H.A.C.K.; Oh, J.-Y.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kang, S.I.; Jeon, Y.-J. Skeletal muscle growth activity of Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) meat digest. Food Bioscience 2023, 53, 102809, doi:10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102809.
16. Liyanage, N.M.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawrdhana, H.H.A.C.K.; Kim, J.-I.; Jeon, Y.-J. Sulfated Polysaccharides from Seaweeds: A Promising Strategy for Combatting Viral Diseases—A Review. Marine Drugs 2023, 21, 461, doi:10.3390/md21090461.
17. Liyanage, N.M.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawrdhana, H.H.A.C.K.; Kim, J.-I.; Jeon, Y.-J. Sulfated Polysaccharides from Seaweeds: A Promising Strategy for Combatting Viral Diseases—A Review. Marine Drugs 2023, 21, doi:10.3390/md21090461.
18. Jayawardhana, H.H.A.C.K.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Liyanage, N.M.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Lee, H.-G.; Kim, J.-I.; Jeon, Y.-J. Marine Algal Polyphenols as Skin Protective Agents: Current Status and Future Prospectives. Marine Drugs 2023, 21, 285, doi:10.3390/md21050285.
19. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Herath, K.H.I.M. Bioactive secondary metabolites in sea cucumbers and their potential to use in the functional food industry. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2023, 26, 69-86, doi:10.47853/FAS.2023.e6.
20. Jayawardhana, H.H.A.C.K.; Oh, J.Y.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Liyanage, N.M.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Hyun, J.; Son, K.-T.; Jeon, Y.-J.; Park, J. Protective Effect of Fish Gut Hydrolysates from Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) Surimi Byproducts Against AAPH-Induced Oxidative Stress in In Vitro and In Vivo Zebrafish Models. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology 2022, 1-15, doi:10.1080/10498850.2022.2119909.
21. Jayawardena, T.U.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Wang, L.; Yang, H.W.; Oh, J.-Y.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jeon, Y. Sonication-assisted water extract of Dendronephthya gigantea exhibits anti-fine dust effects; attenuation of MAPK phosphorylation in macrophages. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 2022, 50, doi:10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i1.10279.
22. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Herath, K.; Yang, H.W.; Choi, C.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms of Fucoidans to Treat Inflammatory Diseases: A Review. Mar Drugs 2021, 19, 678-678, doi:10.3390/md19120678.
23. Wang, L.; Kim, H.S.; Je, J.G.; Fu, X.; Huang, C.; Ahn, G.; Oh, J.Y.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Xu, J.; Gao, X.; et al. In Vitro and In Vivo Photoprotective Effects of (-)-Loliode Isolated from the Brown Seaweed, Sargassum horneri. Molecules 2021, 26, 6898-6898, doi:10.3390/molecules26226898.
24. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jeon, Y.J. Fucoidans as Scientifically and Commercially Important Algal Polysaccharides. Mar Drugs 2021, 19, 284, doi:10.3390/md19060284.
25. Fernando, I.P.S.; Heo, S.J.; Dias, M.; Madusanka, D.M.D.; Han, E.J.; Kim, M.J.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, K.; Ahn, G. (-)-Loliolide Isolated from Sargassum horneri Abate UVB-Induced Oxidative Damage in Human Dermal Fibroblasts and Subside ECM Degradation. Mar Drugs 2021, 19, 435-435, doi:10.3390/md19080435.
26. Lee, H.G.; Kim, H.S.; Je, J.G.; Hwang, J.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, D.S.; Song, K.M.; Choi, Y.S.; Kang, M.C.; Jeon, Y.J. Lipid Inhibitory Effect of (-)-loliolide Isolated from Sargassum horneri in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes: Inhibitory Mechanism of Adipose-Specific Proteins. Mar Drugs 2021, 19, 96, doi:10.3390/md19020096.
27. Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, H.-S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Han, E.J.; Jee, Y.; Ahn, G.; Rho, J.-R.; Jeon, Y.-J. Loliolide, isolated from Sargassum horneri; abate LPS-induced inflammation via TLR mediated NF-κB, MAPK pathways in macrophages. Algal Research 2021, 56, 102297, doi:10.1016/j.algal.2021.102297.
28. Kim, H.-S.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Lee, S.-H.; Ko, S.-C.; Kang, M.C.; Ahn, G.; Je, J.-G.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Rho, J.-R.; Shin, H.J.; et al. Isolation and characterization of anti-inflammatory compounds from Sargassum horneri via high-performance centrifugal partition chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. Algal Research 2021, 54, 102209, doi:10.1016/j.algal.2021.102209.
29. Han, E.J.; Kim, H.-S.; Jung, K.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Iresha Nadeeka Madushani Herath, K.H.; Lee, W.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.-J.; Lee, J.; Kim, T.; et al. Sargassum horneri ethanol extract ameliorates TNF-α/IFN-γ-induced inflammation in human keratinocytes and TPA-induced ear edema in mice. Food Bioscience 2021, 39, 100831, doi:10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100831.
30. Nagahawatta, D.P.; Kim, H.-S.; Jee, Y.-H.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Ahn, G.; Namgung, J.; Yeo, I.-K.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jeon, Y.-J. Sargachromenol Isolated from Sargassum horneri Inhibits Particulate Matter-Induced Inflammation in Macrophages through Toll-like Receptor-Mediated Cell Signaling Pathways. Marine Drugs 2021, 20, 28, doi:10.3390/md20010028.
31. Nagahawatta, D.P.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, H.-S.; Yang, H.-W.; Jiang, Y.; Je, J.-G.; Lee, T.-K.; Jeon, Y.-J. Drying seaweeds using hybrid hot water Goodle dryer (HHGD): comparison with freeze-dryer in chemical composition and antioxidant activity. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2021, 24, 19-31, doi:10.47853/FAS.2021.e3.
32. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, H.-S.; Lee, H.-G.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Yang, H.-W.; Udayanga, D.; Kim, J.-I.; Jeon, Y.-J. 3-Hydroxy-5,6-epoxy-β-ionone Isolated from Invasive Harmful Brown Seaweed Sargassum horneri Protects MH-S Mouse Lung Cells from Urban Particulate Matter-Induced Inflammation. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 10929, doi:10.3390/app112210929.
33. Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Lee, H.G.; Lu, Y.A.; Vaas, A.; Abeytunga, D.T.U.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Lee, D.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Sulfated Polysaccharide from Sargassum Swartzii in Macrophages via Blocking TLR/NF-Kappab Signal Transduction. Mar Drugs 2020, 18, 601, doi:10.3390/md18120601.
34. Han, E.J.; Kim, H.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jung, K.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.J.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Ahn, G. Sargassum horneri as a Functional Food Ameliorated IgE/BSA-Induced Mast Cell Activation and Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis in Mice. Mar Drugs 2020, 18, 594, doi:10.3390/md18120594.
35. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, H.G.; Kim, H.S.; Vaas, A.; De Silva, H.I.C.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Abeytunga, D.T.U.; Lee, W.W.; Lee, D.S.; et al. Characterization and cytoprotective properties of Sargassum natans fucoidan against urban aerosol-induced keratinocyte damage. Int J Biol Macromol 2020, doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.05.132.
36. Han, E.J.; Kim, H.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Herath, K.; Jeon, Y.J.; Jee, Y.; Lee, J.; Kim, T.; Shim, S.Y.; Ahn, G. Eckol from Ecklonia cava Suppresses Immunoglobulin E-mediated Mast Cell Activation and Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis in Mice (Running Title: Anti-Allergic Activity of Ecklonia cava). Nutrients 2020, 12, 1361, doi:10.3390/nu12051361.
37. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Yang, H.W.; Oh, J.Y.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Jeon, Y.J.; De Zoysa, M.; Whang, I.; Ryu, B. Octominin Inhibits LPS-Induced Chemokine and Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Secretion from RAW 264.7 Macrophages via Blocking TLRs/NF-κB Signal Transduction. Biomolecules 2020, 10, 511, doi:10.3390/biom10040511.
38. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, S.Y.; Lee, H.G.; Je, J.G.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.J. Sargassum horneri (Turner) inhibit urban particulate matter-induced inflammation in MH-S lung macrophages via blocking TLRs mediated NF-kappaB and MAPK activation. J Ethnopharmacol 2020, 249, 112363, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2019.112363.
39. Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, H.G.; Nagahawatta, D.P.; Yang, H.W.; Kang, M.C.; Jeon, Y.J. Particulate Matter-Induced Inflammation/Oxidative Stress in Macrophages: Fucosterol from Padina boryana as a Potent Protector, Activated via NF-kappaB/MAPK Pathways and Nrf2/HO-1 Involvement. Mar Drugs 2020, 18, 628, doi:10.3390/md18120628.
40. Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Wang, L.; Kim, W.S.; Lee, T.K.; Kim, Y.T.; Jeon, Y.J. Alginic Acid from Padina boryana Abate Particulate Matter-Induced Inflammatory Responses in Keratinocytes and Dermal Fibroblasts. Molecules 2020, 25, 5746-5746, doi:10.3390/molecules25235746.
41. Wang, L.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Yang, H.W.; Lee, H.G.; Kang, M.C.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Oh, J.Y.; Jeon, Y.J. Isolation, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activity Evaluation of a Fucoidan from an Enzymatic Digest of the Edible Seaweed, Hizikia fusiforme. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020, 9, 363, doi:10.3390/antiox9050363.
42. Jayawardena, T.U.; Wang, L.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kang, S.I.; Lee, J.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Antioxidant Potential of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Padina boryana; Protective Effect against Oxidative Stress in In Vitro and In Vivo Zebrafish Model. Mar Drugs 2020, 18, 1-9, doi:10.3390/md18040212.
43. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, H.G.; Kim, H.S.; Vaas, A.; De Silva, H.I.C.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Abeytunga, D.T.U.; Lee, D.S.; Lee, J.S.; et al. Fucoidan Purified from Sargassum polycystum Induces Apoptosis through Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway in HL-60 and MCF-7 Cells. Mar Drugs 2020, 18, 196, doi:10.3390/md18040196.
44. Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, H.-S.; Lee, H.G.; Wang, L.; Lee, D.-S.; Jeon, Y.-J. Padina boryana, a brown alga from the Maldives: inhibition of α-MSH-stimulated melanogenesis via the activation of ERK in B16F10 cells. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2020, 23, 8, doi:10.1186/s41240-020-00154-x.
45. Kim, H.S.; Han, E.J.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, H.J.; Jee, Y.; Kang, S.H.; Jang, J.H.; Jang, J.-P.; et al. Anti-allergy effect of mojabanchromanol isolated from Sargassum horneri in bone marrow-derived cultured mast cells. Algal Research 2020, 48, 101898, doi:10.1016/j.algal.2020.101898.
46. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Kim, H.S.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Ryu, B.; Yang, H.W.; Ahn, G.; Lee, W.; Jeon, Y.J. Dieckol: an algal polyphenol attenuates urban fine dust-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells via the activation of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant signaling pathways. Journal of Applied Phycology 2019, 1-10, doi:10.1007/s10811-019-01964-w.
47. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, H.S.; Kim, S.Y.; Shanura Fernando, I.P.; Wang, L.; Abetunga, D.T.U.; Kim, W.S.; Lee, D.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Fucoidan isolated from Padina commersonii inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in macrophages blocking TLR/NF-kappaB signal pathway. Carbohydr Polym 2019, 224, 115195, doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115195.
48. Jayawardena, T.U.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Lee, W.W.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, H.S.; Lee, D.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Isolation and purification of fucoidan fraction in Turbinaria ornata from the Maldives; Inflammation inhibitory potential under LPS stimulated conditions in in-vitro and in-vivo models. Int J Biol Macromol 2019, 131, 614-623, doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.03.105.
49. Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, H.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, S.Y.; Rho, J.R.; Jee, Y.; Ahn, G.; Jeon, Y.J. Sargassum horneri and isolated 6-hydroxy-4,4,7a-trimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydrobenzofuran-2(4H)-one (HTT); LPS-induced inflammation attenuation via suppressing NF-kappa B, MAPK and oxidative stress through Nrf2/HO-1 pathways in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Algal Res 2019, 40, 101513, doi:10.1016/j.algal.2019.101513.
50. Kim, H.S.; Kim, S.Y.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Wang, L.; Lee, S.H.; Ko, S.C.; Kang, M.C.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Jeon, Y.J. Free radical scavenging activity of the peptide from the Alcalase hydrolysate of the edible aquacultural seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis). J Food Biochem 2019, 43, e12833, doi:10.1111/jfbc.12833.
51. Kim, H.S.; Je, J.G.; Ryu, B.; Kang, N.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Oh, J.Y.; Lee, T.G.; Jeon, Y.J. Antioxidant and angiotensin-I converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from Hippocampus abdominalis. Eur Food Res Technol 2019, 245, 479-487, doi:10.1007/s00217-018-3179-0.
52. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Lee, H.G.; Herath, K.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.J. The protective effect of Sargassum horneri against particulate matter-induced inflammation in lung tissues of an in vivo mouse asthma model. Food Funct 2019, 10, 7995-8004, doi:10.1039/c9fo02068c.
53. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, S.-Y.; Kim, H.-S.; Ahn, G.; Kim, J.; Jeon, Y.-J. Fucoidan isolated from invasive Sargassum horneri inhibit LPS-induced inflammation via blocking NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Algal Research 2019, 41, 101561, doi:10.1016/j.algal.2019.101561.
54. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Kim, S.-Y.; Kim, W.-S.; Ahn, G.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.J. Ecklonia cava (Laminariales) and Sargassum horneri (Fucales) synergistically inhibit the lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation via blocking NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Algae 2019, 34, 45-56, doi:10.4490/algae.2019.34.2.10.
55. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Kim, H.S.; Kim, S.Y.; Ahn, G.; Kim, H.J.; Fu, X.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.J. Ethanol extract separated from Sargassum horneri (Turner) abate LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2019, 22, 6, doi:10.1186/s41240-019-0121-8.
56. Fernando, I.P.S.; Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Wang, L.; Jeon, Y.J.; Lee, W.W. Anti-inflammatory potential of alginic acid from Sargassum horneri against urban aerosol-induced inflammatory responses in keratinocytes and macrophages. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2018, 160, 24-31, doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.05.024.
57. Jayawardena, T.U.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Shanura Fernando, I.P.; Ryu, B.M.; Kang, M.C.; Jee, Y.; Lee, W.W.; Jeon, Y.J. Sargassum horneri (Turner) C. Agardh ethanol extract inhibits the fine dust inflammation response via activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling in RAW 264.7 cells. BMC Complement Altern Med 2018, 18, 249, doi:10.1186/s12906-018-2314-6.
58. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Ann, Y.S.; Ko, C.I.; Lee, S.H.; Lee, W.W.; Jeon, Y.J. Apoptotic and antiproliferative effects of Stigmast-5-en-3-ol from Dendronephthya gigantea on human leukemia HL-60 and human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2018, 52, 297-305, doi:10.1016/j.tiv.2018.07.007.
59. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, S.Y.; Lee, J.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Reduction of heavy metal (Pb2+) biosorption in zebrafish model using alginic acid purified from Ecklonia cava and two of its synthetic derivatives. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2018, 106, 330-337, doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.08.027.
60. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Kim, S.Y.; Kim, H.S.; Ahn, G.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.J. In vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activities of high molecular weight sulfated polysaccharide; containing fucose separated from Sargassum horneri: Short communication. Int J Biol Macromol 2018, 107, 803-807, doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.09.050.
61. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Samarakoon, K.W.; Kim, H.S.; Gunasekara, U.K.D.S.S.; Park, Y.J.; Abeytunga, D.T.U.; Lee, W.W.; Jeon, Y.J. The potential of fucoidans from Chnoospora minima and Sargassum polycystum in cosmetics: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-whitening, and antiwrinkle activities. Journal of Applied Phycology 2018, 30, 3223-3232, doi:10.1007/s10811-018-1415-4.
62. Kim, H.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Ryu, B.; Yang, H.W.; Ahn, G.; Kang, M.C.; Heo, S.T.; Je, J.G.; Jeon, Y.J. A comparative study of Sargassum horneri Korea and China strains collected along the coast of Jeju Island South Korea: its components and bioactive properties. Algae 2018, 33, 341-349, doi:10.4490/algae.2018.33.11.15.
63. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Samarakoon, K.W.; Lee, W.W.; Kim, H.S.; Ranasinghe, P.; Gunasekara, U.K.D.S.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functionality of ten Sri Lankan seaweed extracts obtained by carbohydrase assisted extraction. Food Sci Biotechnol 2018, 27, 1761-1769, doi:10.1007/s10068-018-0406-1.
64. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kang, N.; Ahn, G.; Jee, Y.; Kim, Y.T.; Jeon, Y.J. Bioactive potentials of sulfated polysaccharides isolated from brown seaweed Sargassum spp in related to human health applications: A review. Food Hydrocolloid 2018, 81, 200-208, doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.02.040.
65. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, H.S.; Wang, L.; Lee, W.W.; Jeon, Y.J. Apoptotic and antiproliferative properties of 3β-hydroxy-Delta5-steroidal congeners from a partially purified column fraction of Dendronephthya gigantea against HL-60 and MCF-7 cancer cells. J Appl Toxicol 2018, 38, 527-536, doi:10.1002/jat.3559.
66. Kim, H.S.; Lee, W.; Lee, J.H.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Ko, S.C.; Lee, S.H.; Kim, Y.T.; Jeon, Y.J. Purification and Identification of an Antioxidative Peptide from Digestive Enzyme Hydrolysis of Cutlassfish Muscle. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology 2018, 27, 934-944, doi:10.1080/10498850.2018.1508532.
67. Kang, M.C.; Ham, Y.M.; Heo, S.J.; Yoon, S.A.; Cho, S.H.; Kwon, S.H.; Jeong, M.S.; Jeon, Y.J.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Yoon, W.J.; et al. Anti-inflammation effects of 8-oxo-9-octadecenoic acid isolated from Undaria peterseniana in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophage cells. EXCLI J 2018, 17, 775-783, doi:10.17179/excli2018-1422.
68. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, W.; Jeon, Y.J. Nutrients and bioactive potentials of edible green and red seaweed in Korea. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2018, 21, 19, doi:10.1186/s41240-018-0095-y.
69. Jayawardena, T.U.; Lee, W.W.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Wang, L.; Lee, T.G.; Park, Y.J.; Ko, C.-I.; Jeon, Y.-J. Antiproliferative and apoptosis-inducing potential of 3β-hydroxy-Δ5-steroidal congeners purified from the soft coral Dendronephthya putteri. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology 2018, 37, 1382-1392, doi:10.1007/s00343-019-8193-y.
70. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Park, Y.J.; Shanura Fernando, I.P.; Ann, Y.S.; Ko, C.I.; Wang, L.; Jeon, Y.J.; Lee, W. Soft corals collected from Jeju Island inhibits the α-MSH-induced melanogenesis in B16F10 cells through activation of ERK. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2018, 21, 1-8, doi:10.1186/s41240-018-0097-9.
71. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Samarakoon, K.W.; Lee, W.W.; Kim, H.-S.; Jeon, Y.-J. Squalene isolated from marine macroalgae Caulerpa racemosa and its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Journal of Food Biochemistry 2018, 42, e12628, doi:10.1111/jfbc.12628.

72. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Samarakoon, K.W.; Lee, W.W.; Kim, H.S.; Kim, E.A.; Ranasinghe, P.; Gunasekara, U.K.D.S.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Jeon, Y.J. Preliminary screening of two marine algae and sea grass harvested from Sri Lankan waters against the LPS-induced inflammatory responses in RAW 264.7 macrophages and in vivo zebrafish embryo model. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 2018, 46, 117-124, doi:10.4038/jnsfsr.v46i2.8412.
73. Wang, L.; Park, Y.J.; Oh, J.Y.; Fernando, I.S.; Sanjeewa, K.; Kang, M.C.; Cui, Y.R.; Lee, H.G.; Ko, J.Y.; Lee, W. Protective Effects of Enzyme-assistant Extracts of Sargassum fulvellum against AAPH-induced Oxidative Stress in vitro in Vero Cells. Journal of Chitin and Chitosan 2018, 23, 113-119, doi:10.17642/jcc.23.2.7.
74. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, H.S.; Kim, S.Y.; Lee, S.H.; Lee, W.W.; Jeon, Y.J. Identification of sterols from the soft coral Dendronephthya gigantea and their anti-inflammatory potential. Environ Toxicol Phar 2017, 55, 37-43, doi:10.1016/j.etap.2017.08.003.
75. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Samarakoon, K.W.; Lee, W.W.; Kim, H.S.; Kang, N.; Ranasinghe, P.; Lee, H.S.; Jeon, Y.J. A fucoidan fraction purified from Chnoospora minima; a potential inhibitor of LPS-induced inflammatory responses. Int J Biol Macromol 2017, 104, 1185-1193, doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.07.031.
76. Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Samarakoon, K.W.; Lee, W.W.; Kim, H.S.; Kim, E.A.; Gunasekara, U.K.D.S.S.; Abeytunga, D.T.U.; Nanayakkara, C.; de Silva, E.D.; et al. FTIR characterization and antioxidant activity of water soluble crude polysaccharides of Sri Lankan marine algae. Algae 2017, 32, 75-86, doi:10.4490/algae.2017.32.12.1.
77. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Fernando, I.P.; Kim, E.A.; Ahn, G.; Jee, Y.; Jeon, Y.J. Anti-inflammatory activity of a sulfated polysaccharide isolated from an enzymatic digest of brown seaweed Sargassum horneri in RAW 264.7 cells. Nutr Res Pract 2017, 11, 3-10, doi:10.4162/nrp.2017.11.1.3.
78. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, J.S.; Kim, W.S.; Jeon, Y.J. The potential of brown-algae polysaccharides for the development of anticancer agents: An update on anticancer effects reported for fucoidan and laminaran. Carbohydr Polym 2017, 177, 451-459, doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.09.005.
79. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Lee, W.W.; Kim, J.I.; Jeon, Y.J. Exploiting biological activities of brown seaweed Ishige okamurae Yendo for potential industrial applications: a review. Journal of Applied Phycology 2017, 29, 3109-3119, doi:10.1007/s10811-017-1213-4.
80. Fernando, I.P.S.; Kim, H.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Oh, J.Y.; Jeon, Y.J.; Lee, W.W. Inhibition of inflammatory responses elicited by urban fine dust particles in keratinocytes and macrophages by diphlorethohydroxycarmalol isolated from a brown alga Ishige okamurae. Algae 2017, 32, 261-273, doi:10.4490/algae.2017.32.8.14.
81. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Samarakoon, K.W.; Lakmal, H.H.C.; Kim, E.A.; Kwon, O.N.; Dilshara, M.G.; Lee, J.B.; Jeon, Y.J. Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of sterol rich fraction of cultured marine microalga Nannochloropsis oculata. Algae 2016, 31, 277-287, doi:10.4490/algae.2016.31.6.29.
82. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, E.A.; Son, K.T.; Jeon, Y.J. Bioactive properties and potentials cosmeceutical applications of phlorotannins isolated from brown seaweeds: A review. J Photochem Photobiol B 2016, 162, 100-105, doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.06.027.
83. Wang, L.; Oh, J.Y.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Kim, E.-A.; Lee, W.; Jeon, Y.-J. Soft corals collected from Jeju Island; a potential source of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Journal of Chitin and Chitosan 2016, 21, 247-254, doi:10.17642/jcc.21.4.4.
84. Sanjeewa, K.K.A.; Oh, J.Y.; Fernando, I.P.S.; Lee, W.; Kim, S.-Y.; Wang, L.; Jeon, Y.J. Anti-proliferative effect of eight ethanolic extracts from soft corals on human leukemia cell line HL-60. Journal of Chitin and Chitosan 2016, 21, 261-266, doi:10.17642/jcc.21.4.6.

1. Wasana S., Molagoda N., Jayasooriya P T., Sanjeewa K.K.A.,. Antityrosinase Activity and Bioactive Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Elaeocarpus serratus Leaves and Fruit for Novel Cosmeceuticals. International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2024 At Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 2024 November 21-22.

 

2. Wasana S., Molagoda N., Jayasooriya P T., Sanjeewa K.K.A.,. Evaluation of extraction procedure for effective isolation of bioactive compounds from underutilized fruits in Sri Lanka for potential industrial applications, International Conference on Biomimicry for Sustainability (ICBS 2024) At gapHQ, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka, September 2024

 

3. Dissanayake D.S., Ko K.Y., Je J.G., Sanjeewa K.K.A.,. Fucoidan from Padina commersonii blocks the TLR/NF-kB signaling pathway, which reduces LPS-induced inflammation in macrophages. 2023 International Symposium and Annual Meeting Sustainable Food Innovation. 2023 June 28-30

 

4. Dissanayake D.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Ko K.Y., Je J.G., and Jeon Y.J., In vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory properties of high molecular weight sulfated polysaccharides isolated from Sargassum horneri. 2023 Korea Fisheries Science Conference KOSFAS.  2023 July 5-7

 

5. Sanjeewa K.K.A., and Jeon Y.J. Fucoidan isolated from Sargassum honeri down-regulate LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages and Zebrafish model. 2019 October 23-25. The 4^th industrial revolution: The role of food and nutritional sciences conference, Jeju

 

6. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Fernando I.P.S., Bomi R., and Jeon Y.J. Diphlorethohydroxy¬carmalol isolated from a brown seaweed Ishige okamurae attenuate fine dust induced inflammation in keratinocytes and macrophages. 2019 June 24-28, South china sea conference 2019 (scs2019)

 

7. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Jayawardena T.U., Kim.S. Y., and Jeon Y.J. Dieckol; an algal polyphenol attenuates urban fine dust-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells via the activation of Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant signaling pathways. 2019, 23^rd International Seaweed Symposium. p. 227-227

 

8. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Kim H.S., Jayawardena T.U., and Jeon Y.J. 3-Hydroxy-5,6-epoxy-β-ionone isolated from Sargassum horneri protect MH-S mouse lung cells against fine dust induced inflammation and oxidative stress. 2019, 23^rd International Seaweed Symposium. p. 157-157

 

9. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Kang M.C., and Jeon Y.J. Indole derivatives isolated from brown alga Sargassum thunbergii Inhibit Adipogenesis through AMPK activation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. 2019, 23^rd International Seaweed Symposium. p. 229-229

 

10. Jayawardena T.U., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Kim S.Y., and Jeon Y.J. Sargassum horneri ethanol extract inhibits fine dust induced inflammation via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in RAW 264.7 macrophages. 2019, 23^rd International Seaweed Symposium. p. 228-228

 

11. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Fernando I.P.S., and Jeon Y.J. Sargassum horneri polysaccharides inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells via NF-kB pathway. 2018, The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. p. 100-100.

 

12. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Fernando I.P.S., and Jeon Y.J. High molecular weight polysaccharides separated from Sargassum horneri inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells via NF-kB signal mechanisms. 2018, The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. p. 179-179.

 

13. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Fernando I.P.S., Kim E.A., Kim S.Y., and Jeon Y.J. Anti-inflammatory activity of a fucose rich sulfated polysaccharide isolated from an enzymatic digest of brown seaweed Sargassum horneri. 2016, The korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition. p. 476-476.

 

14. Sanjeewa K.K.A., Samarakoon K.W., Nam K.O., Ko J.Y., Ji-Hyeok L., Kang M.C., Kim D., J.B.Lee, Lee J.S., and Jeon Y.J. Purification and identification of novel angiotensin-i converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from marine microalgae Nannochloropsis oculata protein hydrolysate. 2015, The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. p. 607-607.

 

15. Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Thilina U.J., Won Woo L., and Jeon Y.J. Investigating 3β-hydroxy-△5-steroidal congeners from a soft coral Dendronephthya gigantea for their potential anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. 2018, The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. p. 103-103.

 

16. Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Kim Y.T., Ko J.Y., H.H.K., and Jeon Y.J. Anti-wrinkling activity of a fucoidan isolated from Undaria pinnatifida. 2016, The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition. p. 467-467.

 

17. Thilina U.J., Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Lee W., and Jeon Y.J. A sterol rich fraction purified from the soft coral Dendronephthya gigantea; a potential inhibitor of LPS – induced inflammatory responses. 2018, The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. p. 174-174.

 

18. Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Lee W.W., and Jeon Y.J. A fucoidan from Chnoospora minima; a potential inhibitor of LPS-induced inflammatory responses in RAW macrophages and zebrafish embryos. 2018, The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. p. 180-180.

 

19. Thilina U.J., Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Lee W., and Jeon Y.J. Identification of 3β-hydroxy-△5-steroidal congeners of soft coral Dendronephthya putteri; Potential antiproliferative and apoptosis inducing agents. 2018, The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. p. 93-93.

 

20. Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Kim Y.T., Ko J.Y., Kim H.H., Jeon Y.J. Anti-wrinkling activity of a fucoidan isolated from Undaria pinnatifida. KFN 2016: The 67th Annual Meeting of Korean Society of Food (Food Nutrition for Future), Jeju, South Korea; 10/2016

 

21. Sanjeewa K.K.A.,P.S. Fernando, Kim E.A., Kim S.Y., Ahn G., Jeon Y.J. In vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory activities of fucose rich sulfated polysaccharide isolated from Sargassum honeri China. Anual Meeting of the Korean Society of Phycology 2016, At Jeju, South Korea; 09/2016

 

22. Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Kim E.A., Kim H.H., Jeon Y.J. Heavy Metal Sorption Abilities of Alginic Acid Purified from Ecklonia cava and its Derivatives. Annual Meeting of the Korean Society of Phycology 2016, Jeju, South Korea; 09/2016

 

23. Kalpa W. Samarakoon, Sanjeewa K.K.A. Samarakoon KW, Ko JY, Le, JH, Nam OK, Jeon Y.J. Apoptotic anticancer activity of a novel fatty alcohol ester isolated from cultured marine diatom, Phaeodactylum tricornutum. The 6th International Conference on Food Factors (ICOFF- 2015) 25th November 2015, Seoul, South Korea.; 11/2015

 

24. Sanjeewa K.K.A, Kalpa W. Samarakoon, Jeon Y.J. Purification and Identification of Novel Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Peptides from Marine Microalgae Nannochloropsis oculata Protein Hydrolysate. WORLD AQUACULTURE 2015, Jeju Island, Korea; 05/2015

 

25. Fernando I.P.S., Sanjeewa K.K.A., Kim S.Y., Kim E.A., Ahn G., Jee Y., Jeon Y.J. A sulfated polysaccharide from the edible algae Sargassum horneri and its potential anti-inflammatory activity. Asia-Pacific Nutrigenomics & Nutrigenetics Organisation (APNNO 2016 biennial conference), Gyeongju, South Korea; 12/2016

 

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