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The effects of various combinations of different classes of anticancer drugs and tyrosine kinase inhibitors on the human MCF-7 breast carcinoma cell line
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This study investigated the effects of TKIs on the growth and proliferation of MCF-7 breast carcinoma cells in culture. MCF-7 cells were exposed to different concentrations of TKIs alone and in combination with each other. ...
Cloning and characterization of the human coronavirus NL63 nucleocapsid protein
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
The human coronavirus NL63 was discovered in 2004 by a team of researchers in Amsterdam. Since its discovery it has been shown to have worldwide spread and affects mainly children, aged 0-5 years old, the immunocompromised ...
Do physiotherapy students employ evidence-based practice in the management of musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries
(2013)
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) and sports injuries are commonly
sustained throughout the world daily. They are dominant in many countries, with
considerable cost involvement and impact on quality of life. ...
Effect of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) on the prostate cancer cell line LNCaP
(2013)
Eurycoma Longfolia Jack, also known as Tongkat Ali (TA) is a tropical plant
belonging to the family of Simaroubaceae is widely distributed in South East Asian countries. The extracts of TA have been proven to have ...
Investigations on the in vitro effects of aqueous Eurycoma longifolia Jack extract on male reproductive functions
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction:
Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali; TA) is a Malaysian shrub used to treat various
illnesses including male infertility. Considering that TA is also used to improve
male fertility and no report regarding ...
The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on cell proliferation on the lungs of the offspring
(2013)
Tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke is one of the biggest contributing factors to a growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), primarily cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic lung diseases ...
Molecular genetics: strategies to identify congenital cataract genes in captive-bred vervet monkeys
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Molecular genetics: strategies to indentify congenital cataract genes in captive-bred Vervet
monkeys
Zandisiwe Emilia Magwebu
MSc thesis, Department of Medical Biosciences, University of the Western Cape
The present ...
Cloning of Human Coronavirus NL-63 ORF3, M and E genes for antibody production
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Human Coronavirus NL-63 is a respiratory virus with a high incidence rate, causing mild respiratory infections in children under the age of 18. The outbreak of Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 sparked increased ...
OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection for Glabellar Frown Lines as an Adjunctive Treatment for Depression
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide. Sadness, fear and anger which are considered as negative emotions and are common in depression are coupled with the stimulation of the Corrugator supercilli ...
Evaluation of standard and development of new sperm function tests in selected primate species
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Male infertility in humans has increased in the last few decades and could be as high as 40%, while up to 50% of these men have ''unexplained'' (idiopathic) infertility. Although newly developed molecular techniques have ...