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B-cell and T-cell activation in South African HIV-1-positive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients
(AOSIS, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Altered immune mechanisms play a critical role in the pathogenesis of non-
Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). HIV-1 (HIV) infection is associated with a state of excessive
T-cell activation, which can lead to increased ...
Molecular detection of tick-borne pathogen diversities in ticks from livestock and reptiles along the shores and adjacent islands of lake Victoria and lake Baringo, Kenya
(Frontiers Media, 2017)
Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are responsible for some of the
most serious emerging infectious diseases facing sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) and the rest of the world today (1, 2). In Kenya,
TBPs (including viral diseases—arboviruses) ...
Calibration of redox potential in sperm wash media and evaluation of oxidation–reduction potential values in various assisted reproductive technology culture media using MiOXSYS system
(Wiley, 2018)
Oxidation–reduction potential describes the balance between the oxidants and antioxidants in fluids including semen. Various artificial culture media are used in andrology and IVF laboratories for sperm preparation and to ...
Evaluation of reference values of standard semen parameters in fertile Egyptian men
(Wiley, 2018)
The reference values of human semen, published in the WHO’s latest edition in 2010,
were lower than those previously reported. The objective of this study was to evaluate
reference values of standard semen parameters in ...
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 ...
Human sperm handling in intracytoplasmic sperm injection processes: In vitro studies on mouse oocyte activation, embryo development competence and sperm oxidation–reduction potential
(Wiley, 2018)
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) are routinely used in handling spermatozoa for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). As there are still concerns about possible adverse effects on the embryo, this ...
Autosomal recessive congenital cataract in captive-bred vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)
(Wiley, 2018)
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to evaluate the genetic predisposition of congenital cataract in a colony of captive-bred vervet monkeys.
METHODS: Four congenital cataract genes: glucosaminyl (N-acetyl) transferase ...
Accurate automated quantitative imaging of tortoise erythrocytes using the NIS image analysis system
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)
The standard method for assessing blood cell characteristics using an ocular micrometer is time-consuming and limited. We used the Nikon NIS Elements imaging software and May-Grünwald-Giemsa staining to determine whether ...
The excessive use of antioxidant therapy: A possible cause of male infertility?
(Wiley, 2018)
Reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress are closely associated with various pathologies such as neurodegenerative diseases, ageing and male infertility. Hence, antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, N‐acetyl ...
Group B streptococcus serotypes in pregnant women from the Western Cape region of South Africa
(Frontiers, 2018-12-04)
Background: Maternal colonization of Group B streptococci (GBS) during pregnancy is an important risk factor for neonatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and serotype distribution ...