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Seasonal differences in semen characteristics and sperm functionality in Tankwa goats
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Tankwa goats have been free-ranging in the Tankwa Karoo National Park in the Northern Cape for more than 80 years. A genetic study concluded that these feral goats are a unique genetic resource compared to other goat breeds ...
The effect of methamphetamine on the blood-testis barrier
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction
The blood-testis barrier (BTB) is formed by tight junctions between adjacent Sertoli cells. The barrier formed by these tight junction helps to create a specialized environment for spermatogenesis and provide ...
Formulation and evaluation of the biocompatibility of chitosan-dextran nanoparticles using a blood-brain barrier model
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Central nervous system (CNS) infections are a therapeutic challenge. This is partly due to insufficient drug penetration across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The BBB is a specialized, highly selective, metabolically active ...
Medicinal uses of Galenia africana: A study of the antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Medicinal uses of Galenia africana: A study of the antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties
Over the years, microorganisms have become resistant to commonly used antimicrobial agents leading to multidrug resistance. ...
The potential neuroprotective effects of two South African plant extracts in hydrogen peroxide-induced neuronal toxicity
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species has been strongly associated with many neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) and many medicinal plant-derived products have been reported to exert potent antioxidant ...
Radioprotective effects of rooibos herbal tea on the developing central nervous system of wistar rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Early postnatal radiation exposure from environmental, diagnostic or therapeutic
sources is potentially deleterious to the developing nervous system resulting in oxidative stress,
structural damage, altered ...
The effect of rooibos and green tea flavnoids on the physiology of TM3 Leydig cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Camellia sinensis (C.sinesis) and Aspalathus linearis (A.linearis) are popular beverages consumed in many countries. Consumption of these plants may protect against cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, various ...