• The stabilisation of the cysteine protease of Carica papaya (papain) and the catalytic domain of the Cathepsin L-like cysteine protease of Trypanosoma congolense (TcoCATL) 

  Chetty, Ryan. (2019)

  Proteases play an intricate role in the numerous functions of a living organism. Proteases are responsible for the cleavage of proteins into smaller fragments by catalysing the hydrolysis of peptide bonds. The class of ...

• Investigation of multiple concurrent Human papillomavirus infections, oncogenicity, and STI co-infection as risk factors for Human immunodeficiency virus infection. 

  Jewanraj, Janine. (2017)

  Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) globally and a necessary factor for cervical cancer development. While HPV infection has been associated with increased ...

• Histo-phytochemical evaluation and characterisation of the foliar structures of Tagetes minuta L. (Asteraceae). 

  Rikisahedew, Jesamine Jöneva. (2018)

  Plants have been used as ethnomedicine for millennia. In recent years, there has been an upward surge of interest in the use of plants as medicine due to the interest in drugs with fewer side effects as well as the fight ...

• Transferrin receptor-mediated gene delivery using functionalised gold nanoparticles. 

  Padayachee, Jananee. (2018)

  Gene therapy strategies have shown their potential in treating numerous central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including highly aggressive brain cancers. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are popular vectors for gene delivery, ...

• Synthesis, detection and quantification of inulooligosaccharides and fructooligosaccharides by extracellular and intracellular inulinase and fructosyltransferase enzymes isolated from coprophilous fungi. 

  Ojwach, Jeff David Okinda. (2018)

  Exploration of fungal biodiversity capable of producing fructosyltransferase and inulinase enzymes in significant amounts is crucial for the production of oligofructans. Indigenous coprophilous fungi are predominantly ...

• Taxonomic revision of the Memecylon natalense species-complex in southern Africa. 

  Mona, Imercia Gracious. (2018)

  iv ABSTRACT Two Memecylon species (M. natalense and M. bachmannii) were previously recognized in southern Africa, and three species of M. section Buxifolia as occurring in Mozambique (M. natalense, M. torrei and M. ...

• Study on Fusarium toxins contamination of cereal grains in Jiangsu Province, China. 

  Fang, Ji. (2018)

  Jiangsu Province is located in the transition zone from subtropical to warm temperate zone, with the characteristics of monsoon climate. The province's natural ecological conditions are suitable for the production of winter ...

• Ant diversity and composition in a reforested landscape of Buffelsdraai Landfill Conservancy, KwaZulu-Natal. 

  Xolo, Sbongiseni. (2019)

  Restoration of degraded and reclaimed landscapes provide a useful framework to evaluate the recovery of biodiversity loss. A reforestation project was initiated in 2008 by eThekwini Municipality in Buffelsdraai Landfill ...

• The micromorphological characterization, histo-phytochemical analysis and bioactivity of Tabernaemontana ventricosa hochst. ex a. dc. (Apocynaceae). 

  Naidoo, Clarissa Marcelle. (2018)

  Therapeutic plants are universally important due to their healing properties and pharmacological effects. Tabernaemontana ventricosa is curative plant belonging to the Apocynaceae. The bark, stem, leaves and latex of T. ...

• Treatment of lipid-rich wastewater using free and immobilized bioemulsifier and hydrolytic enzymes from indigenous bacterial isolates. 

  Adetunji, Adegoke Isiaka. (2017)

  The production and discharge of raw and poorly treated lipid-rich wastewater increase yearly due to rapid urbanization and industrial growth. This results in severe environmental and health hazards by affecting the normal ...

• Pit latrines in peri-urban South African community: a hygiene challenge and a health risk owing to current desludging practices and biofilm-forming, multi-drug resistant bacteria. 

  Beukes, Lorika Selomi. (2019)

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• Microplastic concentrations on the urban coastline of KwaZulu–Natal, South Africa, and its impact on juvenile fish. 

  Naidoo, Trishan. (2018)

  The global production of plastics per annum has increased from 1.5 million tonnes in the 1950‘s to 300 million tonnes today. Following this increasing production trend, plastic concentrations have increased over time in ...

• Quantification of time-dependent redox signalling in the Tpx1/Pap1 pathway in Schizosaccharomyces pombe. 

  Lind, Diane Justine. (2019)

  Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can damage cellular components leading to cell death, but paradoxically, ROS also play essential roles in metabolism and signalling in eukaryotic cells. Dysregulation of this balance is ...

• Isolation and evaluation of autochthonous microalgae strains for biodiesel production and wastewater treatment. 

  Odjadjare, Ejovwokoghene Collins. (2018)

  The current depletion of global fossil fuel reserves and increasing CO2 emission are generating global climate change concerns hence, the increasing calls for the development of renewable biofuels with low CO2 emission. ...

• Habitat use of Long-crested Eagles in human-modified landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 

  Maphalala, Machawe Innocent. (2019)

  Loss of natural habitats due to land use change is threatening biodiversity globally, a cause for concern given the resulting loss of essential ecosystem services. Conservation of biodiversity within human-modified landscapes ...

• Methylation profiling and validation of candidate tDMRs for identification of human blood, saliva, semen and vaginal fluid and its application in forensics. 

  Naidoo, Natalie. (2017)

  Identification of body fluids and tissues is an essential step in forensic investigation because it can be used as strong evidence in identifying suspects and victims. Currently in forensic investigations, catalytic, ...

• DNA barcoding of KwaZulu-Natal afromontane forest parmelia (parmeliaceae) species: a molecular approach to accurate specimen identification and sensitivity to climate change. 

  Ndhlovu, Nqobile Truelove. (2018)

  Accurate species identification is challenging, especially in groups with subtle taxonomically diagnostic characters such as lichens. Molecular-based techniques have shown to be a valuable tool for accurate specimen ...

• Expression and evaluation of a 297-amino acid fragment of the blood stage protein PfC0760c from Plasmodium falciparum. 

  Baig, Zainab, (2019)

  Abstract available in pdf.

• A revision of the taxonomy and phylogenetic background of the South African genus Kazimierzus Plisko, 2006 (Oligochaeta: Kazimierzidae) 

  Nxele, Thembeka Clara. (2018)

  Species identity and distribution information is important in conservation and monitoring of biodiversity. Megadrile fauna is very diverse in Southern Africa with most of the fauna demonstrating high levels of endemism, ...

• Evaluating the effect of nitric oxide on myoblast proliferation, migration and differentiation. 

  Sibisi, Ntethelelo Charles. (2018)

  Wound healing is the process of restoring tissue integrity in response to injury. This process involves four major phases namely; haemostasis, inflammation, regeneration and remodelling. These phases are regulated by ...

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