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An investigation of the antidiabetic herbal remedies used by traditional healers in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and their effect on blood glucose levels.
(1998)
This research study undertook to investigate and evaluate for efficacy and safety, the
herbal remedies used for treating Diabetes mellitus in northern KwaZulu-Natal. In
addition, it sought to gain knowledge and better ...
Microsatellite instability in colorectal and oesophageal cancer.
(1998)
The development and progression of carcinogenesis is a major area of interest to many scientists. Numerous factors, including both environmental and genetic have been implicated in the causation of cancer. It is clear that ...
The effects of high intensity exercise on lymphocyte DNA and antioxidant status in trained athletes.
(1998)
Apoptosis (programmed cell death) and exercise immunology have been the focus of research for the past five years. Trained athletes are particularly susceptible to a wide variety of viral and bacterial infections and this ...
The cytotoxic effects of T-2 toxin on normal human lymphocytes.
(1998)
T -2 toxin is an immunosuppressive mycotoxin that has been conjoined with several symptoms and diseases as early as the turn of the century, but whose mechanisms of action are still being investigated. Accordingly, this ...
The occurrence and detection of aflatoxin-macromolecular conjugates in humans.
(1998)
Aflatoxin Bi (AFBi), a highly toxic fungal metabolite (mycotoxin) of certain strains of Aspergillus, has long been known to be carcinogenic in animal species. Accumulation of epidemiological evidence led to its classification, ...
Formulation and evaluation of modified release eudragit® matrices containing diclofenac sodium.
(1998)
The aim of the present study was to formulate oral modified release matrices of diclofenac
sodium, using the Eudragit® polymers. In addition to the formulation processes, numerous
variables had to be investigated, which ...
The immunocytochemical and electrophoretic localisation of aflatoxin B1-binding proteins in isolated liver mitochondria.
(1998)
Mitochondria perform functions which are central to the life of most eukaryotic cells. These organelles can be considered the ultimate energy power house of a living cell. The role of mitochondria in cancer phenotype remains ...
An aetiological study of white vulval skin lesions amongst patients attending the gynaecological clinic at R.K. Khan Hospital, Durban.
(1998)
BACKGROUND White vulva! skin lesions may be due to various conditions, including benign and non-benign causes. The dilemma faced by the clinician with such a patient is the aetiology of the lesion, as well as the approach ...
Mycotoxins in food with particular reference to fumonisin B1 : their health impact on a Kranskop rural community, KwaZulu Natal.
(1998)
The use of the multi-mycotoxin screen based on dialysis to analyze foods and feeds for mycotoxins, is well documented. This study investigated the possibility of incorporating FB I into the screen. Maize meal (25g) was ...
Biodeterioration of aluminium hot roll mill emulsions.
(1998)
An in-depth study of the biodeterioration of the Hulett Aluminium hot roll mill emulsion,
Prosol, was conducted. Samples of the emulsion in use at the hot roll mill were taken from
various areas of the emulsion reticulation ...