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The effects of carbon-based nanoparticle surface functionalization on immune responses
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nano-based technologies are highly desired for the unique properties achieved through size
restrictions. Nanoparticles (NPs) achieve a higher surface-to-volume ratio during synthesis. As
a result there is a greater rate ...
Investigating the relationship between iron deficiency and depressive symptoms in relation to the body compositions of students residing in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Iron deficiency is the consequence of a prolonged diminished iron balance, whereby iron stores
are no longer sufficient to meet the requirements of regular iron turnover. It is the most
ubiquitous single nutrient deficiency, ...
The prevalence, risk factors and serotypes of GBS in Libyan women at labour and the rate of vertical transmission of GBS from mother to infant
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) also known as Streptococcus agalactia, is one
of the most important causes of serious neonatal infections. Early detection of GBS
colonisation in the mother is thus of primary importance to ...
Investigation of the in vitro antidiabetic and neuroprotective effects of selected Helichrysum species against high monosaccharide-induced toxicity
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Chronic hyperglycaemia (glucotoxicity), a common complication in diabetes mellitus (DM), is known to cause cognitive decline in some of these patients, often affecting their overall quality of life. Some medicinal plants ...
Synthesis and characterization of magneto-electric nanoparticles for delivery of antituberculosis drugs across the blood-brain barrier
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The anatomical structure of the brain at the blood–brain barrier (BBB) creates a limitation for the
movement of drugs into the central nervous system (CNS). Although anti-infective drugs effective
against Mycobacterium ...
The effect of glycine supplementation on the skeletal muscle properties of captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The fastest known land mammal – the cheetah, possesses many anatomical adaptations
that enables high-speed running. Current literature regarding the physiological aspects that
facilitate their incredible sprinting ability, ...
Nanostructured immunosensor for low level detection of waterborne cryptosporidium
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A major causative agent of gastrointestinal disease is Cryptosporidium, a protozoan
waterborne parasite identified in over 70 countries. Cryptosporidium infection is a
cause of high disease morbidity in children and the ...
Tumour suppression and subdual of cancer (tussc) in elephants: An in vitro study to shed light on Peto’s paradox
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Logic would suggest that cancer incidence is related to body mass and longevity. Gigantic
animals such as elephants with a longer lifespan (more lifetime of cell divisions) and a larger
body size (more cells) will have ...