Magister Scientiae - MSc (Biotechnology): Recent submissions
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Valorisation of brewers’ spent grain: enzymatic hydrolysis in the production of xylooligosaccharides
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The beverage industry constitutes approximately 26% of all food wastes, making it one of the largest contributors in this waste segment. By utilising waste or by-products from agriculture and food production in manufacturing ... -
Antibacterial effects of biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized using manihot esculenta (cassava) leaf aqueous extract
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health concern that poses a serious threat to the health of humans, animals, and plants. The major public health problem of AMR is primarily caused by the incorrect use ... -
South African medicinal plant extracts used in the treatment of fungal infections.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The incidence of fungal skin infections is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in people with underlying immunosuppressive conditions. Currently, the most used methods of treatment are in the azole group of synthetic ... -
Evaluation of the anticancer and molecular effects of green synthesized silver nanoparticles
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Globally, cancer is considered the second leading cause of death with a staggering tally of 10 million deaths. Breast, lung, colon, rectum and prostate cancers are amongst the most commonly diagnosed cancers. The current ... -
Biosurfactant screening through metagenomic and culture-based approaches
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The biosurfactant market is still predominantly represented by the three main products: surfactin, sophorolipids, and rhamnolipids, mainly as a result of the high cost and low yield associated with biosurfactant production. ... -
Isolation, identification and characterization of novel actinomycetes from Antarctic soil samples
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Actinomycetes are Gram-positive bacteria that form filamentous branching hyphae with asexual spores. They occur in a variety of environments and are important industrially and pharmaceutically. The aims of this study were ... -
Reconstruction of major male and female lineages of the kensington Muslim community
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The earliest Cape Muslims were brought to the Cape from Africa and Asia from 1652 to 1834. They were part of an involuntary migration of slaves, political prisoners and convicts, and they contributed in the ethnic diversity ... -
identification of Quantitative Tralt Locl Controlling the Requirement for chilling ln Vegetative budbreak in apple (malus x domestica Borkh')
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The domesticated apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) has been distributed into diverse climatic conditions worldwide for commercial production of fruit. Apple trees need exposure to cold temperatures, referred to as chill ... -
An investigation of the plants used medicinally In self-care in the Bredasdorp / Elim region
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Much of the traditional medicinal plant knowledge is to a large extent known by the older generations. This knowledge is at risk of disappearing due to not being passed down to younger members of the respective families ... -
Isolation and identification of PNP-A homologues from Xerophyta viscosa Baker
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Maintenance of growth, development and normal physiological processes remains crucial for the survival of plants. Plant hormones are described as integrators of external signal and internal developmental process in plants. ... -
Investigation of the anti-obesity effects of citrate-capped gold nanoparticles on 3T3-L1 cells and their genetic profiling
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The incidence and prevalence of obesity and its related diseases has nearly tripled and is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Several modern methods for the management and treatment of obesity are available, with ... -
Using CRISPR/Cas9 to construct consolidated bioprocessing strains from natural isolates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Saccharomyces cerevisiae has gained much attention as a host for cellulosic bioethanol production using consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) methodologies, due to its high ethanol producing titres, heterologous protein producing ... -
Biological and enzymatic activity of actinobacteria associated with aloe ferox
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance is a global crisis that has been on the rise for decades, threatening the health and safety of many nations. This highlights the need to discover novel antimicrobial compounds to combat already ... -
Developing a lateral flow device for the detection of novel breast cancer biomarkers
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy and one of the leading causes of death in women worldwide. Delayed diagnosis of breast cancer greatly reduces the effectiveness of treatment and is considered one of the major ... -
Enabling the production of black soldier fly larval protein from lignocellulosic biomass through pre-treatment and enzymatic hydrolyse
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Due to the rapid increase in the world’s population, alternative food resources are crucial to sustain the human diet. Insects can produce valuable proteins and nutrients that can be used as high-quality animal feedstuff ... -
Analysis of the proteome of red and green leaf phenotypes of 'Bon Rouge' pear trees \trus communrls L. by 2-dimensional gel electrophoresis
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The 'Bon Rouge' pear is a red pear cultivar derived from a rare, spontaneous bud mutation which occurred on the green pear 'William's Bon Chretien' (Bartlett). 'Bon Rouge' pear cultivar was observed to be reverting back ... -
A study of the problems and possibilities of using the marine intertidal zone for teaching principles of ecology in senior secondary schools: A survey of biology teachers in the western cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)In this study I investigate the attitudes of a group biology teachers in the Western Cape, to using the marine intertidal zone for teaching principles of ecology in senior secondary schools, by exploring the problems ... -
The isolation and characterisation of a novel siderophore from the marine bacterium Thalassomonas viridans
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Natural products (NPs) produced by bacteria, fungi, plants, and marine animals include a large group of diverse chemical entities that display a broad range of biological activities. NPs are widely used for various ... -
Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and the pharmacogenomics of enalapril-induced adverse effects among patients in the Vhembe district
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Controlling blood pressure (BP) among individuals with hypertension is important in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, maintaining optimal BP levels in individuals who are prone to drug-induced ... -
Ancient Genes in Cancer Gene Expression?
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Backsround: The Cancer/testis (CT) antigens are a division of germ cell specific genes not expressed in somatic cells, exceptions being placental cells and 20Vo - 4OVo of cancer types. The aptitude of CT antigens to elicit ...
