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Maternal nicotine expose during gestation and lactation induce premature aging of the lungs of the offspring
(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, ...
Does maternal nicotine exposure during gestation and lactation change the oxidant-antioxidant status of the lungs of the offsprings and is tomato juice protecting the lungs of the offsprings?
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Nicotine exposure to the fetus through tobacco smoking or nicotine replacement therapy during the whole period of gestation and lactation causes diverse effects on fetal and neonatal lung development, integrity and maturation ...
The effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormones (GnRH) I & II on sperm motility and acrosome status of the Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) in vitro
(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) ...
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 ...
Potamonautes spp. As a bioindicator for oestrogenic endocrine disrupting chemicals
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Environmental pollutants, such as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), are a health concern
as they can adversely affect animal health by interfering with the normal function of hormones.
Oestrogenic EDCs can cause ...
The identification of novel biomarkers in response to pollutant exposure using proteome profiler arrays
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Nanotechnology is a rapidly expanding field with a multitude of practical uses namely textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, and health sciences. The focus, for the purposes of this thesis, will be on carbon dots. The small ...
The evaluation of the cardioprotective effects of Olea containing liposomes
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
High levels of free oxygen radicals, induced by many biological or
environmental factors, result in damage and dysfunction of the mitochondria
which causes cardiovascular and other diseases. Cardiotherapies employing
antioxidants ...
Radiosensitization effects of gold nanoparticles in proton therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Despite recent advances in radiotherapy, some tumours have shown to be resistant to treatment and patients still experience long term side effects. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been identified as effective radiosensitizers ...
Seasonal differences in semen characteristics and sperm functionality in Tankwa goats
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Tankwa goats have been free-ranging in the Tankwa Karoo National Park in the Northern Cape for more than 80 years. A genetic study concluded that these feral goats are a unique genetic resource compared to other goat breeds ...