Browsing Masters Degrees (Biochemistry) by Title
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Analyses of lipidic bodies from green microalgae.
(2014)This study presents the analyses of oil body components in microalgae which may be involved in oil droplet assembly including certain triacylglycerol precursors which can be processed to biodiesel, an alternative fuel ... -
Analysis of the Mycoplasma hominis hsp70 gene and development of a PCR ELISA assay.
(1998)Mycoplasmas conform most closely with the theoretical concept of 'minimum cells', existing as the smallest, free-living organisms capable of self-replication. They survive as parasites of plants, insects, animals or ... -
Antidiabetic activity of Warburgia salutaris (Bertol. f.) Chiov. (Canellaceae).
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Antiplasmodial activity of Warburgia salutaris (Bertol. F.) Chiov. (Cannelaceae).
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Apoptosis in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy.
(2008)Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is currently the only treatment that effectively reduces the morbidity and mortality of individuals infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1). Standard HAART regimens ... -
Apoptosis, redox stress and cancer.
(2000)Apoptosis is a regulated "programme" by which cells are induced to die in a manner which does not result in pathological inflammatory reactions, and involves dismantling of the cell into membrane-bound fragments that are ... -
The application of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles (LDHs) as potential anticancer drug delivery systems.
(2016)Chemotherapy being one of the principle techniques used in cancer treatment, has been applied in the treatment of a wide spectrum of cancers. However, this mode of treatment is fraught with a myriad of challenges, reducing ... -
Assessment of genetic diversity and DNA fingerprinting of the Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus) using randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)
(2004)The Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus) is South Africa's only endemic parrot. It has become increasingly rare in recent years, with fewer than 500 birds left in the wild, and is now regarded as endangered. Possible factors ... -
Assessment of hypoxoside and its derivatives as anti-cancer drugs.
(2013)Extracts of the African potato have long been believed to have anti-cancer properties. The aim of the current research was to isolate hypoxoside (HYP) from Hypoxis hemerocallidea (African potato) and synthesize ... -
Bio-guided isolation of biologically active compounds from seeds of selected South African medicinal plants.
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Biochemical and microbiological changes in sugarcane stalks during a simulated harvest-to-crush delay.
(2008)Post-harvest cane deterioration in the South African sugar industry results in significant revenue loss that is estimated to be in the region of ZAR 60 million per annum. Despite these large losses, precise biological ... -
Biochemical and structural characterization of ClpK from Klebsiella pneumoniae.
(2022)Abstract available in PDF. -
The biochemical effects of Sutherlandia Frutescens in cultured H9 cancerous T cells and normal human T lymphocytes.
(2008)Indigenous plants have long been used by African populations in their cultural lives and health care. Sutherlandia frutescens (SF) is a popular traditional medicinal plant found in various parts of southern Africa and used ... -
Biochemical studies on trypanosomal prolyl oligopeptidase family pathogenic factors.
(2014)African Animal trypanosomosis, also known as Nagana, is a parasitic disease which affects many mammalian species, mainly livestock such as cattle, sheep and goats. The disease also affects humans (Human African Trypanosomosis) ... -
Bioremediation of soil contaminated with a mixture of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons.
(2008)Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAH’s) are a diverse group of industrial chemicals that play a significant role as pollutants of soil and groundwater. They are recalcitrant and resist degradation in most waste treatment ... -
Biotyping of clinical mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates using MALDI-TOF MS.
(2013)Tuberculosis continues to be a major threat in public health; 8.8 million incidence of TB has been reported and 2 million deaths every year. Diagnosis of TB is impeded by slow growth of an organism with a generation time ... -
Canine anti-endotoxin immunotherapy in cranial mesenteric arterial occlusion shock and canine parvovirus disease endotoxaemia.
(1986)Endotoxin (LPS, lipopolysaccharide) forms an integral part of the outer cellular membrane of gram negative bacteria (GNB). The canines' intestine always contains large amounts of GNB, and hence LPS. If these GNB with ... -
Cationic liposome mediated targeted gene delivery with and without pegylated accessories.
(2009)As a consequence of safety issues encountered by the use of viral vectors in gene therapy, there has been a steady increase in the development and application of non-viral vectors, especially liposomes. Cationic liposome ... -
Characterization of the immunity factor in producer self protection against Leucocin A.
(2008)Lactic acid bacteria produce pediocin-like bacteriocins designated as Class Ha. These antimicrobial peptides are antagonistic against Listeria monocytogenes and other closely related Gram-positive bacteria Self-protection ... -
Characterization of the insulin signalling pathways in skeletal muscle and skin of streptozotocin-induced diabetic male Sprague-Dawley rats : the effects of oleanolic acid.
(2013)Treatment of diabetes mellitus is mainly focused on glycaemic control regulated by insulin and takes place in insulin sensitive tissues like skeletal muscle which accounts for 75% of glucose metabolism. Plant derived ...