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The development of functionalized metallic nanoparticles for the treatment of brain cancer
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Cancers of the nervous system often result from abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in nervous tissue. Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and neuroblastoma (NB) are among the most common nervous system-associated cancers ...
Novel gold nanoparticles of drought tolerance enabler GYY4137
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Different nanoparticles have the ability to improve plant tolerance to drought stress. In the study we report for the first time novel morpholin-4-ium 4-methoxyphenyl (morpholino) phosphinodithioate capped- gold nanoparticles ...
Antimicrobial, anticancer and catalytic activities of green synthesized Avocado seed extract-gold nanoparticles
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Nature through billions of years of trial and error has produced an immeasurable amount of
natural systems like plants, birds and animals. The intelligence of nature is hidden in these
natural systems and researchers are ...
Nanoformulation of Artemisia afra and its potential biomedical applications in type 2 diabetes
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Current research classifies Type 2 diabetes as most prevalent non-communicable diseases in South
Africa. Approximately 285 million people are affected globally with an expected increase to 595
million by the year 2035. ...
Peptide functionalised gold nanorods for the selective eradication of target cells using photothermal therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death, worldwide. Mortality tolls are estimated to reach approximately 13.1 million in 2030. These statistics suggest that current therapeutic strategies are not effective. This is ...
Comparative molecular, physiological and proteomic analyses of maize and sorghum subjected to water deficit stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Drought is a major abiotic stress which causes not only differences between the mean yield and the potential yield but also yield variation from year to year. Although selection for genotypes with improved productivity ...
Development and validation of a pharmacogenomics profiling panel suitable for personalizing metformin therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa is predicted to
increase substantially in the next decades if the necessary preventative measures are
not taken. The two most common NCDs associated with ...
Responses of maize Antioxidant Enzymes to drought stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Maize (Zea mays L) was subjected to drought stress for 28 days. The effects of the drought stress on growth, H2O2 content and lipid peroxidation were investigated and the activities of antioxidant enzymes [superoxide ...
Responses of maize antioxidant enzymes to drought stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Maize (Zea mays L) was subjected to drought stress for 28 days. The effects of the drought stress on growth, H2O2 content and lipid peroxidation were investigated and the activities of antioxidant enzymes [superoxide ...
Development and validation of a pharmacogenomics profiling panel suitable for personalizing Metformin therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa is predicted to increase substantially in the next decades if the necessary preventative measures are not taken. The two most common NCDs associated with rapid ...