Browsing Faculty of Natural Sciences by Subject "Mitochondrial membrane potential"

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    • Carica papaya seed extract slows human sperm 

      Ghaffarilaleh, Vahid; Fisher, David; Henkel, Ralf (Elsevier, 2019)
      Ethnopharmacological relevance: Traditional healers use Carica papaya seeds as a remedy for diseases and as a contraceptive for men and abortion in women. Material and methods: Semen samples from 35 healthy men were allowed ...

    • Causes and consequences of sperm mitochondrial dysfunction 

      Durairajanayagam, D.; Singh, D.; Agarwal, A.; Henkel, R. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)
      Mitochondria have multiple functions, including synthesis of adenine triphosphate, production of reactive oxygen species, calcium signalling, thermogenesis and apoptosis. Mitochondria have a significant contribution in ...

    • In vitro evaluation of the antiproliferative activity of Carpobrotus edulis on human neuroblastoma cells 

      Ekpo, Okobi Eko; Enogieru, Adaze Bijou; Omoruyi, Sylvester Ifeanyi (Elsivier, 2021)
      Neuroblastoma is a solid neuroendocrine tumour located outside the cranial cavity and contributes about 15% of all cancer‑associated deaths in children. Treatment of neuroblastoma is quite challenging and involves the use ...