Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Medical BioSciences) by Author "Dept. of Medical BioSciences"
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The antihypertentive effect of aqueous extract O Africana leaves
Wang, Xu (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The incidence of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, is on the increase worldwide. Medicinal plants played an important role in the treatment of hypertension for centuries. Very few scientific studies have, ... -
Aspects of the interrelation between hypertension and insulin resistance
Osuafor, Godswill Nwabuisi (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Conclusion of this study: These data suggest that 6 weeks of high-fat feeding induces hypertension but does not produce obesity, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. However, this model may be useful in studying vascular ... -
Cloning and characterization of the human coronavirus NL63 nucleocapsid protein
Berry, Michael (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 ... -
Cloning and expression of the M-gene from the human coronavirus NL-63 in different expression systems
Lubbe, Lizel (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Respiratory tract infections are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality across the world. This is especially true for infants, young children, the elderly and the immunocompromised. The strain placed on ... -
Cloning of Human Coronavirus NL-63 ORF3, M and E genes for antibody production
Fisher, Randall Graeme (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 ... -
Effect of basella alba and hibiscus macranthus on tm4 sertoli cell functions
Opuwari, Chinyerum (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Basella alba (BA) and Hibiscus macranthus (HM) are used by traditional healers in Cameroon to treat male sexual fertility problems. Previous studies showed that in vivo administration of the leaf extracts of both plants ... -
The effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormones (GnRH) I & II on sperm motility and acrosome status of the Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) in vitro
De Villiers, Charon (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) is a hypothalmic decapeptide, which regulates mammalian gonadotropin secretions by binding to specific, high affinity receptors in the pituitary. Two forms of GnRH (GnRH I and GnRH II) ... -
The efficiency of drinking water treatment plants in removing immunotoxins
Malan, Cheryl (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of water treatment processes of two drinking water plants to remove immunotoxins and steroid hormones. Raw and treated drinking water was screened for effects on ... -
Expression of human coronavirus NL63 and SARS-CoV nucleocapsid proteins for antibody production
Mnyamana, Yanga Eddie (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Human Coronaviruses (HCoVs) are found within the family Coronaviridae (genus, Coronavirus) and are enveloped, single-stranded, positive-sense RNA viruses. Infections of humans by coronaviruses are not normally associated ... -
Maternal nicotine expose during gestation and lactation induce premature aging of the lungs of the offspring
Mutemwa, Muyunda (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Tobacco smoking remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite all the efforts made by governments, researchers and communities to educate women about the dangerous effects of tobacco smoke and nicotine, ... -
The modulating effect of fatty acids on the lipid profile in colon epithelial mucosa in Vivo
Abrahams, Celeste H. (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Several abnormal conditions, including some cancers, have been associated with changes in the membrane lipid and FA composition. Dietary fat serves as a major source of lipids and FA, particularly the polyunsaturated fatty ... -
Prevalence and characterization of Gardnerella vaginalis in pregnant mothers with a history of preterm delivery
Stemmet, Megan (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Risk factors such as intrauterine and vaginal infection put pregnant women at risk for delivering preterm. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a polymicrobial clinical syndrome commonly diagnosed in women of reproductive age, with ... -
The Prevalence of Members of the “Red Complex” in Pregnant Women as Revealed by PCR and BANA Hydrolysis.
Bayingana, Claude (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Increased levels of oestrogen and progesterone during pregnancy may lead to periodontal disease. The anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria called red complex (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythensis and Treponema ...