Browsing by Author "Khan, Firdous"
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Functional analysis of miRNA regulated genes in prostate cancer as potential diagnostic molecules
Abdullah, Gadija (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Prostate Cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in males in the Western world. It is a common biological disease originating from the reproductive system of the male namely, the prostate gland, usually in older ... -
Identification of miRNA's as specific biomarkers in prostate cancer diagnostics : a combined in silico and molecular approach
Khan, Firdous (University of the Western Cape, 2015)There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each of these cancers are classified by the type of cell that it initially affects. For the purpose of this research we will be focussing on prostate cancer (PC). Prostate ... -
Regulatory attributes of the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway in Arabidopsis Thaliana under abiotic stress
Khan, Firdous (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Carotenoids are tetraprenoid (C40) molecules synthesized in plants, fungi, bacteria and algae, via the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway (CBP). Some carotenoids are readily converted to vitamin A (VA) in humans, e.g. ...