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Effects of Libyan traditional plants on the reproductive system of male and female rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
In different parts of the world, medicinal plants have demonstrated a lot of health
benefits to mankind and remains an important source for the discovery of new
bio-active compounds. Libya is a typical example of a country ...
The antifungal effect of Salvadora persica and Euclea natalensis on Candida isolates from Libyan patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus.
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Improved oral hygiene plays a vital role on quality of health and well-being of diabetic
patients. Poor oral health leads to an increased incidence of oral diseases, particularly
oral candidiasis. The emergence and global ...
Potential anti-melanogenic effects of selected South African plants on b16 melanoma cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Dyspigmentation is one of the commonest dermatological presenting complaints from patients, particularly hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation can cause dangerous psychological and emotional impact on self-perception and ...
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 ...
Apoptotic markers in ejaculated human spermatozoa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The role of male germ cell death in spermatogenesis is an important one as it removes dysfunctional or genetically damaged germ cells and is necessary to maintain an optimal germ cell to Sertoli cell ratio. The formation ...
The influence of maternal nicotine exposure on selected glycolytic and cytochrome P450 enzymes in developing neonatal rat lung
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The structural and functional integrity of a developing and maturing fetal and neonatal lung is critically dependent on carbohydrate metabolism. The energy derived from carbohydrate metabolism is utilized during the processed ...
The effects of artificial and natural sweeteners on various physiological systems
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
This study aimed to investigate the effects of commercially available natural (sugar cane molasses, white sugar and brown sugar) and artificial (Canderel, Equal, Natreen, Sweetex, Splenda and Swheet) sweeteners on various ...
The characterisation of human coronavirus nl63 proteins
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Human Coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63) is one of seven coronaviruses (CoVs) that cause respiratory disease in the global population. The Membrane (M) and Nucleocapsid (N) proteins are part of the core CoV-structural proteins, ...
Radiation-induced leukaemia in South Africa: response of lymphocytes and cd34+ cells to different radiation qualities.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Epidemiological studies have highlighted that leukaemia can be considered as the most prominent malignancy after radiation exposure during childhood. The lifetime risk on radiation-induced leukaemia for a given dose is 3 ...
Typha capensis—An electron rich resource for the synthesis of phytochemical-encapsulated gold nanoparticles through green nanotechnology
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Typha capensis (T. capensis), commonly known as bulrush, is a medicinal plant found growing in the wetland areas of South Africa. In traditional medicine, rhizome decoctions of T. capensis are used to treat a wide variety ...