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Antennal enriched odorant binding proteins are required for odor communication in glossina f. Fuscipes
(MPDI, 2021)Olfaction is orchestrated at different stages and involves various proteins at each step. For example, odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are soluble proteins found in sensillum lymph that might encounter odorants before ... -
The Anthropocene crisis and higher education: A fundamental shift
(South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education (SAARDHE), 2016)This article seeks to address a fundamental shift that has occurred in reality; a displacement that requires us to critically account for the ways in which knowledge is both being produced and taught at universities. The ... -
Anthropometric indices and cut-off points for screening of metabolic syndrome among South African taxi drivers
(Frontiers Media, 2022)Detecting the early onset of metabolic syndrome (MetS) allows for quick intervention which may slow progression to a variety of health consequences, hence, determining the best measurement to detect MetS is essential. ... -
Anti-lensing: the bright side of voids
(American Physical Society, 2013)More than half of the volume of our Universe is occupied by cosmic voids. The lensing magni ca- tion e ect from those under-dense regions is generally thought to give a small dimming contribution: objects on the far side ... -
Antibacterial activities of bacteria isolated from the marine sponges Isodictya compressa and Higginsia bidentifera collected from Algoa Bay, South Africa
(MDPI AG, 2017)Due to the rise inmulti-drug resistant pathogens and other diseases, there is renewed interest in marine sponge endosymbionts as a rich source of natural products (NPs). The South African marine environment is rich in ... -
Antibacterial activity of biogenic silver and gold nanoparticles synthesized from Salvia africana-lutea and Sutherlandia frutescens
(Nanotechnology, 2020)Nanoparticles (NPs) synthesized using various chemical and physical methods are often cytotoxic which restricts their use in biomedical applications. In contrast, metallic biogenic NPs synthesized using biological systems ... -
Antibacterial activity of rationally designed antimicrobial peptides
(Hindawi, 2020)Many infectious diseases are still prevalent in the world’s populations since no effective treatments are available to eradicate them. e reasons may either be the antibiotic resistance towards the available therapeutic ... -
Antibacterial activity of rationally designed antimicrobial peptides.
(Hindawi, 2020)Many infectious diseases are still prevalent in the world’s populations since no effective treatments are available to eradicate them. e reasons may either be the antibiotic resistance towards the available therapeutic ... -
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of Syzygium jambos L. (Alston) and isolated compounds on acne vulgaris
(BioMed Central, 2013)Acne vulgaris is a chronic skin disorder leading to inflammation as a result of the production of reactive oxygen species due to the active involvement of Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) in the infection site of the ... -
Antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory efficacy of n‑acetyl cysteine in endodontic treatment: A scoping review
(BMC, 2022)This scoping review systematically summarized the available evidence about the efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) as an intracanal antibacterial and/or anti-inflammatory.PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google scholar ... -
Antibacterial and photodegradation of organic dyes using lamiaceae-mediated zno nanoparticles: A review
(MDPI, 2022)The green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using plant extracts has been receiving tremendous attention as an alternative to conventional physical and chemical methods. The Lamiaceae plant family is one ... -
Antibiotic prescription patterns of South African general medical practitioners for treatment of acute bronchitis
(South African Medical Association, 2017)Background: Antibiotic resistance is a significant public health problem. Prudent use of antibiotics is crucial in reducing this resistance. Acute bronchitis is a common reason for consultations with general medical ... -
Anticancer and drug-sensitizing activities of gold nanoparticles synthesized from cyclopia genistoides (honeybush) extracts
(MDPI, 2023)Synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using phytochemicals has become tremendously prominent in biomedical applications because of its enhanced bioactivity and biocompatibility. In this study, water extracts from the ... -
Anticancer, antioxidant, and catalytic activities of green synthesized gold nanoparticles using avocado seed aqueous extract
(American Chemical Society, 2023)Disposal of agricultural waste has a negative impact on the environment and human health and may contribute to the greenhouse effect. The field of nanotechnology could provide alternative solutions to upcycle agricultural ... -
Anticorrosion coated stainless steel as durable support for C-N-TiO2 photo catalyst layer
(MDPI, 2020)The development of durable photocatalytic supports resistant in harsh environment has become challenging in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) focusing on water and wastewater remediation. In this study, stainless steel ... -
Antimicrobial activities of a novel biflavonoid and other constituents from Rhus natalensis
(Academic Journals, 2013)Phytochemical studies on Rhus natalensis root bark collected from Kenya led to the isolation and identification of a new biflavonoid (3-(1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxopropan-2- yl)-7-methoxy-4H-ch ... -
The antimicrobial activity of biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized from extracts of Red and Green European pear cultivars
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-01)Green nanotechnology stands amongst the leading giants of innovation for the twenty first century technological advances. More interesting, is the use of natural products as reducing agents. These could be recyclable ... -
Antimicrobial activity of the secondary metabolites isolated from a South African red seaweed, laurencia corymbosa
(MDPI, 2023)South Africa’s highly diverse marine biota includes several endemic marine red algae of the Laurencia genus. Cryptic species and morphological variability make the taxonomy of Laurencia plant challenging, and a record of ... -
Antimicrobial activity of two South African honeys produced from indigenous Leucospermum cordifolium and Erica species on selected micro-organisms
(BioMed Central, 2008)Background: Honey has been shown to have wound healing properties which can be ascribed to its antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial activity can be effective against a broad spectrum of bacterial species especially ... -
The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects of silver nanoparticles synthesised from cotyledon orbiculata aqueous extract
(MDPI, 2021)Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as pig’s ear, is an important medicinal plant of South Africa. It is used in traditional medicine to treat many ailments, including skin eruptions, abscesses, inflammation, boils and ...