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Modulation of soybean and maize antioxidant activities by caffeic acid and nitric oxide under salt stress
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
Molecular Characterisation of the Brassinosteroid, Phytosulfokine and cGMP-dependent Responses in Arabidopsis thaliana
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
In this thesis, we have firstly cloned and expressed the domains that harbours the putative catalytic GC domain in these receptor molecules and demonstrate that these molecules can convert GTP to cGMP in vitro. Secondly, ...
Structural characterisation of the interaction between RBBP6 and the multifunctional protein YB-1
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
As a means of further localising the interaction, truncated fragments derived from the C-terminal region of YB-1, were tested for their interaction with the RING finger domain of RBBP6 using three different assays: a ...
Molecular detection and study of Campylobacter and related microorganisms
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Species of Campylobacter, Arcobacter and Helicobacter have been associated with various diseases in humans and animals; and chickens have been identified as a reservoir of these microorganisms. Two published techniques and ...
The detection of meningococcal disease through identification of antimicrobial peptides using an in silico model creation
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Neisseria meningitidis (the meningococcus), the causative agent of meningococcal disease (MD) was identified in 1887 and despite effective antibiotics and partially effective vaccines, Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis) ...
Molecular analysis of red colouration in 'Bon Rouge' pear (Pyrus communis L.)
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The 'Bon Rouge' pear cultivar was developed from a bud mutation on a 'Bon
Chretien' pear tree. The latter is characterised by green fruit skin and leaves,
while 'Bon Rouge' is characterised by red leaves and red fruit skin ...
Proteomic and functional characterisation of biofilm formation in Xylophilus ampelinus
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Xylophilus ampelinus, the causal agent of bacterial blight of grapevine, inhabits the vascular tissues
of infected plants where the cells appear to form assemblages resembling biofilms. Bacterial blight
of grapevine ...
3,3' Diindolylmethane mediated signalling and its role in Brassica napus L. responses to vanadium
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Anthropogenic activities such as mineral mining, improper watering practices, and
the use of heavy metal contaminated fertilizers have caused an influx of heavy
metals into arable lands. These heavy metals may have a ...
Validation and application of a highly discriminating and rapid 10-locus Y-STR DNA profiling system
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
DNA profiling the male specific region on the Y-chromosome is fundamental to forensic practise. Its recognised as a powerful analytical tool for investigation of sexual assault when the DNA evidence is highly admixed. ...
Analysis, expression profiling and characterization of hsa-miR-5698 target genes as putative dynamic network biomarkers for prostate cancer: a combined in silico and molecular approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
2018, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimated that prostate cancer (PCa) was the second leading cause of death in males worldwide. The number of deaths are expected to raise by 50 % in the next ...