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Genome-wide characterization of South African pig breeds.
(2022)South African pig production is dominated by the commercial sector with a small portion of the smallholder farmers. With an expected increase in pork consumption, commercial breeds such the Large White, South African ... -
The thioredoxin redox charge as a measure of cell redox homeostasis in Schizosaccharomyces pombe.
(2022)Thiol-based redox systems play essential roles in repairing oxidatively damaged proteins, deoxyribonucleotide synthesis, sulfur metabolism, protein folding, and oxidant detoxification and signaling. The principal thiol ... -
Genetic characterization and molecular detection of antimicrobial resistance genes and virulence genes present in campylobacter spp. isolated from broiler chickens and human clinical samples in Durban.
(2016)Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli have evolved as the most prevalent Campylobacter species which are responsible for gastroenteritis infections in humans. Successful infection and continued fitness of Campylobacter ... -
The effect of genotype on avian malaria infections in the Amur falcon (Falco amurensis)
(2022)Avian malaria is caused by haemosporidian parasites (Plasmodium, Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon) that are transmitted by dipteran vectors. Passerines have been the focus of avian malaria research however raptors are generally ... -
The role of thioredoxin in the redox regulation of the Tpx1/Pap1 pathway in Schizosaccharomyces pombe.
(2022)Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can damage cellular components leading to dysfunction and cell death. Paradoxically, ROS, such as hydrogen peroxide, are also essential for a range of metabolic and signalling functions ... -
Genetic diversity of some Moringa oleifera Lam. cultivars available in South Africa.
(2020)Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) is a nutritious and high medicinal value tree. The species is native to India but grown globally due to its properties. The nutritional content of the species includes high levels of ... -
DNA metabarcoding of zooplankton enhances community-level analyses of connectivity in a marine pelagic environment.
(2021)Zooplankton are abundant and diverse marine organisms that form ecologically important communities in marine pelagic ecosystems. They are well-suited for biomonitoring of ecosystem health and changes in biodiversity ... -
The glutaredoxin/glutathione post-stress recovery system is dependent on the availability of glutathione in the cell.
(2020)The cellular response to oxidative stress involves three interconnected processes: reactive oxygen species detoxification, adaptation and repair. Glutathionylation is an adaptive response in which glutathione binds to ... -
Quantification of time-dependent redox signalling in the Tpx1/Pap1 pathway in Schizosaccharomyces pombe.
(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 ... -
Methylation profiling and validation of candidate tDMRs for identification of human blood, saliva, semen and vaginal fluid and its application in forensics.
(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, ... -
Genetic characterization of resistance and virulence genes in Enterococcus species from animal isolates in Durban.
(2018)Misuse of antimicrobials in animal agriculture has given rise to strains of bacteria that are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Enterococci bacteria have emerged among such antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria and ... -
Genetic diversity of populations of a Southern African millipede, Bicoxidens flavicollis (Diplopoda, Spirostreptida, Spirostreptidae)
(2018)The African millipede genus Bicoxidens is endemic to Southern Africa, inhabiting a variety of regions ranging from woodlands to forests. Nine species are known within the genus but Bicoxidens flavicollis is the most dominant ... -
Population genetics of the bearded vulture.
(2018)The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a large, long-lived bird which inhabits high-altitude mountains across Africa, Europe and Asia. Low breeding rates and heightened persecution over the last two centuries have left ... -
Population genetic diversity of Fasciola spp. from Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.
(2017)Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica have been identified as the species causing fascioliasis in ruminants and humans with intermediate species being reported as well. Studies have shown an economic loss in excess of ... -
Testing the utility of DNA barcoding on dipteria of eThekwini.
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Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from broiler chickens within Durban, South Africa.
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The taxonomy and systematics of the bee genus Scrapter (Colletidae: Colletinae: Scraptrini)
(2016)Scrapter is a southern African endemic pollen-collecting genus consisting of 43 described species with 13 species also occurring in neighbouring countries such as Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Classification ... -
Structural analysis of the mycobacterium tuberculosis redox defence network reveals a unique bi-fan motif design associated with hydrogen peroxide reduction.
(2017)Abstract available in PDF file.
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