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A label-free gold nanoparticles-based optical aptasensor for the detection of retinol binding protein 4
(MDPI, 2022)
Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) has been implicated in insulin resistance in rodents and
humans with obesity and T2DM, making it a potential biomarker for the early diagnosis of T2DM.
However, diagnostic tools for ...
Antimycobacterial activity and molecular docking of methanolic extracts and compounds of marine fungi from Saldanha and False Bays, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2022)
The number and diversity of drugs in the tuberculosis (TB) drug development process has increased over the years, yet the attrition rate remains very high, signaling the need for continued research in drug discovery. In ...
Supplementation of recombinant cellulases with LPMOs and CDHs improves consolidated bioprocessing of cellulose
(Elsevier, 2023)
The increased demand for energy has sparked a global search for renewable energy sources that could partly replace fossil fuel resources and help mitigate climate change. Cellulosic biomass is an ideal feedstock for renewable ...
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 ...
Comparative proteomics analysis between maize and sorghum uncovers important proteins and metabolic pathways mediating drought tolerance
(MDPI, 2023)
Drought severely affects crop yield and yield stability. Maize and sorghum are major crops
in Africa and globally, and both are negatively impacted by drought. However, sorghum has a better
ability to withstand drought ...
Biocontrol potential of bacillus subtilis and bacillus tequilensis against four fusarium species
(Pathogens, 2023)
The use of biological control agents as opposed to synthetic agrochemicals to control
plant pathogens has gained momentum, considering their numerous advantages. The aim of this
study is to investigate the biocontrol ...
Microbiome enrichment from contaminated marine sediments unveils novel bacterial strains for petroleum hydrocarbon and heavy metal bioremediation
(Environmental Pollution, 2023)
Petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals are some of the most widespread contaminants affecting marine
ecosystems, urgently needing effective and sustainable remediation solutions. Microbial-based bioremediation is
gaining ...
Using multiplex amplicon pcr technology to efficiently and timely generate rift valley fever virus sequence data for genomic surveillance
(MDPI, 2023)
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a febrile vector-borne disease endemic in Africa and continues to spread in new territories. It is a climate-sensitive disease mostly triggered by abnormal rainfall patterns. The disease is ...
Enzymatic and proteomic exploration into the inhibitory activities of lemongrass and lemon essential oils against botrytis cinerea (causative pathogen of gray mold)
(Front. Microbiol, 2023)
Introduction: Essential oils (EOs) have been demonstrated as efficacious against B. cinerea. However, the underpinning enzymatic and proteomic mechanism for these inhibitory effects is not entirely clear. Methods: Thus, ...
In-vitro cytotoxicity, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of ecklonia radiataand jania verrucosafrom Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of Benin, 2022)
Seaweeds are marine floras constituting in part to over 90% of the oceanic biomass. Despite the enrichments of seaweeds, their potentials are largely unexplored. Hence, this study evaluated the phytochemical screening, ...