Browsing Research Articles (Medical Bioscience) by Title
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Reconstruction of major maternal and paternal lineages of the Cape Muslim population
(Sociedade Brasileira de Genética, 2013)The earliest Cape Muslims were brought to the Cape (Cape Town - South Africa) from Africa and Asia from 1652 to 1834. They were part of an involuntary migration of slaves, political prisoners and convicts, and they ... -
The relationship between seminal leukocytes, oxidative status in the ejaculate, and apoptotic markers in human spermatozoa
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between seminal leukocytes, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the ejaculate, and markers of apoptosis in human spermatozoa. Semen samples were collected ... -
Relative contribution of various chronic diseases and multi-morbidity to potential disability among Dutch elderly
(2018, 2018)BACKGROUND: The amount of time spent living with disease greatly influences elderly people’s wellbeing, disability and healthcare costs, but differs by disease, age and sex. METHODS: We assessed how various single and ... -
Risk factors of preterm delivery of low birth weight (plbw) in an African population
(Academic Journals, 2010)More than 20 million infants in the world (15.5% of all births) are born with low birth weight. Ninety-five percent of them are in developing countries. The objective of this study was to examine different factors which ... -
Risk factors of preterm delivery of low birth weight (plbw) in an African population
(Academic Journals, 2010)More than 20 million infants in the world (15.5% of all births) are born with low birth weight. Ninety-five percent of them are in developing countries. The objective of this study was to examine different factors which ... -
The role of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-Coronavirus Accessory Proteins in Virus Pathogenesis
(MDPI, 2012)A respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, termed the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), was first reported in China in late 2002. The subsequent efficient human-to-human transmission of ... -
Rutin as a potent antioxidant: implications for neurodegenerative disorders
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2018)A wide range of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and prion diseases, share common mechanisms such as neuronal loss, apoptosis, mitochondrial ... -
The scientific merit of Carpobrotus mellei L. based on antimicrobial activity and chemical profiling
(Academic Journals, 2006)Species of the genus Carpobrotus are similar in appearance and have been used for medicinal purposes over many generations. Carpobrotus mellei is endemic to the south-Western Cape of South Africa, and also used for various ... -
Seasonal variation of citrinin in traditionally brewed African beer
(Academic Journals, 2013)A seasonal study on citrinin concentrations in traditional beer was conducted using a standardised enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Representative samples of indigenous South African beer were collected during the hot, ... -
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 3a Protein Up-Regulates Expression of Fibrinogen in Lung Epithelial Cells
(American Society for Microbiology, 2005)Here we analyzed the gene expression profile of cells that stably express the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 3a protein to determine its effects on host functions. A lung epithelial cell-line, ... -
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus protein 7a interacts with hSGT
(Elsevier, 2006)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 7a is an accessory protein with no known homologues. In this study, we report the interaction of a SARS-CoV 7a and small glutamine-rich tetratricopeptide repeat-containing ... -
A simple point of care test can indicate the need for periodontal therapy to reduce the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes in mothers attending antenatal clinics
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)INTRODUCTION: Although the association between periodontal disease (PD) and adverse pregnancy outcomes has gained recognition amongst antenatal healthcare workers, not much has changed in practice to address it. This ... -
Strengths and limitations of different Chromogenic Media for the identification of Candida species
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2012)The treatment of invasive candidiasis and other Candida infections with the appropriate antifungal agent is assisted by the identification of Candida isolates to the species level. Rapid and accurate methods of differentiation ... -
The threat of aerobic vaginitis to pregnancy and neonatal morbidity
(Women's Health and Action Research Centre, 2017)Aerobic vaginitis (AV) is an endogenous opportunistic infection brought about by the disruption of the normal vaginal microbiota. Its early diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy may reduce the risk of negative pregnancy ... -
Understanding human coronavirus HCoV-NL63
(Bentham Science, 2010)Even though coronavirus infection of humans is not normally associated with severe diseases, the identification of the coronavirus responsible for the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome showed that highly ... -
Unlocking community capabilities across health systems in low- and middle-income countries: lessons learned from research and reflective practice
(BioMed Central, 2016)The right and responsibility of communities to participate in health service delivery was enshrined in the 1978 Alma Ata declaration and continues to feature centrally in health systems debates today. Communities are a ... -
Vaginal microbiomes associated with aerobic vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis
(Frontiers Media, 2018)A healthy vaginal microbiota is considered to be significant for maintaining vaginal health and preventing infections. However, certain vaginal bacterial commensal species serve an important first line of defense of the ... -
The variable N-terminal region of DDX5 contains structural elements and auto-inhibits its interaction with NS5B of hepatitis C virus
(Portland Press, 2012)RNA helicases of the DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp)-box family of proteins are involved in many aspects of RNA metabolism from transcription to RNA decay, but most of them have also been shown to be multifunctional. The DEAD-box ... -
Woman-centred care in childbirth: a concept analysis (Part 1)
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)'Woman-centred care' in childbirth is a process in which a woman makes choices and is involved in and has control over her care and relationship with her midwife. The aim of this paper is to study the concept of woman-centred ...
