Browsing Faculty of Natural Science by Author "Fisher, D"
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An electrophysiological exploration into the Sertoli cell, utilizing plant extracts with a view to contraception
Mosoval, Faisel (University of the western cape, 2003)Certa in medicinal plant extracts have been shown to have a contraceptive effect on male rats (Rajasekaran et al. , 1988) and mice (Kong et al., 1986). A possible site for the mechanism of action has been identified as the ... -
In vitro effects of rooibos herbal tea (Aspalathus linearis) against methamphetamine on the mouse blood brain barrier
Prinsloo, Tarryn Kay (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Methamphetamine (MA), also known as ‘Tik’, has detrimental short- and long-term psychological and morphological effects on the central nervous system (CNS). The lipophilic nature of MA allows it to cross the blood-brain ... -
In vitro modulatory effects of fermented rooibos extract (Aspalathus linearis) against ethanol-induced effects on the mouse blood-brain barrier
Mentor, Shireen (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Alcohol abuse is a growing crisis within South Africa, with severe health and socio-economic implications. Alcohol compromises the function of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), and thus its ability to regulate the homeostatic ...