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Computational analysis of multilevel omics data for the elucidation of molecular mechanisms of cancer
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Cancer is a group of diseases that arises from irreversible genomic and epigenomic alterations that result in unrestrained proliferation of abnormal cells. Detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying a ...
The modulating effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on cancer cell survival in vitro
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are geometrical and positional isomers of n-6 octadecadenoic acid (linoleic acid, LA, 18:2n-6), which form part of a family of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). There are 28 ...
Holarrhena floribunda leaves as a potential source of bioactive anticancer compounds
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in developed and developing nations. It is estimated that 86% of new cases and 64% of death due to cancer are from Africa and 13.1 million deaths are estimated ...
Solution structure of the RING finger domain from the human splicing-associated protein RBBP6 using heteronuclear Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
(2009)
Retinoblastoma-binding protein 6 (RBBP6) is a multi-domain human protein known to play a role in mRNA splicing, cell cycle control and apoptosis. The protein interacts with tumour suppressor proteins p53 and pRb and recent ...
Biochemical investigation of anti-cancer activity of Tulbaghia violacea
(UWC, 2012)
Natural products have been a source of many pharmaceutical drugs and a number of drugs that are currently used in the treatment of cancer are derivatives of compounds originally isolated from natural products. There is ...
Investigation of the interactions of retinoblastoma binding protein-6 with transcription factors p53 and Y-Box Binding Protein-1
(2011)
Retinoblastoma Binding Protein 6 (RBBP6) is a 250 kDa multi-domain protein that
has been implicated in diverse cellular processes including apoptosis, mRNA processing and cell cycle regulation. Many of these functions are ...
Investigation of anti-cancer potential of Pleiocarpa pycnantha leaves
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
The Apocynaceae family is well known for its potential anticancer activity. Pleiocarpamine isolated from the Apocynaceae family and a constituent of Pleiocarpa pycnantha has been reported for anti-cancer activity. Prompted ...
Evaluating the specancer cell targeting peptides for applications in cancer diagnostics
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Cancer is a disease most often associated with poor prognosis. During the development of the
disease, cells acquire genetic mutations which result in changes in bio-molecules (DNA and
protein), thus altering normal ...
Pyrazole and pyrazolyl palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes: synthesis and in vitro evaluation as anticancer agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The use of metallo-pharmaceuticals, such as the platinum drugs, for cancer treatment illustrates the utility of metal complexes as therapeutic agents. Platinum group metal complexes therefore offer potential as anti-tumour ...
Fatty acids as cancer preventive tools in the dietary modulation of altered lipid profiles associated with hepatocarcinogenesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This thesis consists of a brief description on cancer, carcinogenesis, the changes in the type and level of dietary fat available in our diets over time and association with the development of certain diseases. The main ...