Browsing Faculty of Natural Science by Author "De Kock, M."
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Comparative in vitro study of the anti-cancer effect of apricot and peach kernel extracts on human colon cancer cells
Cassiem, Wagheda (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Amygdalin, a controversial anti-cancer agent, is a cyanogenic glycoside plant compound found in apricot and peach kernels. Both amygdalin and its patented form, Laetrile®, have been promoted and sold as "vitamin B-17", ... -
The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on the alveolar wall composition during the phases of lung development
Adonis, Jihaan (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Cigarette smoking is one of the foremost causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and although it is the most preventable causes of death, it accounts for approximately 6 ... -
The interaction between 6 MV X-rays and p(66)/Be neutrons with spherical gold nanoparticles to induce cellular damage
Engelbrecht, Monique (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Despite the advances in therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, tumours have been shown to be resistant to the treatments. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been recognized as effective radiosensitizers of low energy ... -
The possible effect of Hypoxis hemerocalledia (African potato) on blood glucose levels : an in vitro study
Swayeb, Amel Ahmed (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The plant Hypoxis hemerocallidea, also known as the African potato, is commonly used as a traditional medicine to treat diabetes in South Africa. The mechanism by which it lowers blood glucose levels is not known. The ...