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Factors associated with glycemic control among South African adult residents of Mkhondo municipality living with diabetes mellitus
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2020)
This study examines the rate and the influencing factors of glycemic control among adult residents living with DM in Mkhondo
Municipality of South Africa.
In this cross-sectional study, 157 individuals attending care for ...
A three-pronged approach to waste composition determination
(Elsevier, 2022-02-01)
Understanding solid waste composition has frequently been cited as one of the most valuable resources to those responsible for the proper management of solid waste. The unique contribution of this article lies in the fact ...
Prevalence, patterns and determinants of dyslipidaemia among South African adults with comorbidities
(Nature Research, 2022)
The present study assessed the prevalence, patterns and determinants of dyslipidaemia among South African adults with multi-morbidities. In this study, 614 individuals with DM and hypertension were recruited. Dyslipidaemia ...
Flavonoid and phenolic acid profiles of dehulled and whole vigna subterranea (l.) Verdc seeds commonly consumed in South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)
Bambara groundnut (BGN) is an underexploited crop with a rich nutrient content and
is used in traditional medicine, but limited information is available on the quantitative characterization
of its flavonoids and phenolic ...
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in amlodipine-associated genes and their correlation with blood pressure control among South African adults with hypertension
(MDPI, 2022)
This study describes the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in amlodipineassociated
genes and assesses their correlation with blood pressure control among South African
adults with hypertension. Methods: In total, ...
The determination of the effect(s) of solute carrier family 22‑member 2 (SLC22A2) haplotype variants on drug binding via molecular dynamic simulation systems
(Nature Research, 2022)
Single nucleotide polymorphisms detected in the solute carrier member family-22 has been shown to
result in a variable response in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with Metformin. This study
predicted a ...
Genetic landscape of the mitochondrial DNA control region in South African populations
(ScienceDirect, 2019)
A high-quality dataset of the mitochondrial DNA control region sequences was generated with Sanger and next-generation sequencing. The study was aimed at characterizing the maternal genetic ancestry and analyzing the ...
GlobalFiler® express DNA amplification kit in South Africa: Extracting the past from the present
(Elsevier, 2016)
In this study, the GlobalFiler1 Express amplification kit was evaluated for forensic use in 541 South
African individuals belonging to the Afrikaaner, amaXhosa,1 amaZulu,1 Asian Indian and Coloured
population groups.
Allelic ...
Genetic polymorphisms and haplotypes of the organic cation transporter 1 gene (SLC22A1) in the Xhosa population of South Africa
(Brazilian Society of Genetics, 2014)
Human organic cation transporter 1 is primarily expressed in hepatocytes and mediates the electrogenic transport of
various endogenous and exogenous compounds, including clinically important drugs. Genetic polymorphisms ...
The antioxidant and in vitro wound healing activity of cotyledon orbiculata aqueous extract and the synthesized biogenic silver nanoparticles
(MDPI, 2022)
The synthesis of silver nanoparticles using biogenic methods, particularly plants, has led to
the discovery of several effective nanoparticles. In many instances, plant-derived silver nanoparticles
have been shown to ...