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Identification and characterisation of the role of endozepine in apoptosis induced by ceramide
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death and is required for the normal development, tissue homeostasis and survival of organisms. The identification of mutations that can lead to alterations in cell death not only ...
The chemical groundwater characteristics of the Sutherland area, Northern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)
The objectives of the project were to establish, identify, interpret and map the chemical groundwater composition of the area surrounding the town of sutherland' Processes that govern the groundwater chemistry of the area ...
Cardiovascular effects of aqueous leaf extract of Leonotis leonurus in Anesthetized rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The present study was designed to evaluate the hypotensive properties and the
mechanisms of action of the aqueous leaf extract of Leonotis leonurus in anesthetized
male Wistar rats, using computerized blood pressure ...
Structural and functional aspects of sperm after transit through the fallopian tube of the sheep
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)
Ejaculated mammalian spermatozoa have the potential for fertilization. The acquisition of the ability to fertilize a fully invested oocyte occurs during the passage through the female reproductive tract. These post-ejaculatory ...
The experimental cultivation and alginate properties of South African kelps
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Alginates are used in various industries and the quality of alginates used must be controlled. Alginates used for medical purposes must be of a very high quality. The cost of obtaining high-quality alginate is high and ...
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 ...
The identification of regulatory Elements in pseudomonas aeruginosa and p. putida responsive to specific heavy metals.
(University of Western Cape, 1999)
Heavy metals constitute a group of about sixty-five elements having a density greater
than five (Gadd and Griffiths, 1978). Some metals, for example lead, copper, and nickel
are extremely precious and profitable to man ...
A critical analysis of the pre-calculus course at U.W.C.
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
Mathematical knowledge and skills have, over the last few decades, become very important in terms of study and work opportunities. Unfortunately, schools in South Africa have not met the expectations of their pupils or the ...
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 ...
The oxidation of the lower primary alcohols ln a catalytic membrane reactor
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
Methanol and ethanol are important chemical feedstock used in industrial chemistry, since they are the starting materials for the synthesis of various products, including hydrocarbons and mild oxidation products. For ...