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Cost of Traditional Herbal Medicines for Noncommunicable Diseases in Rural and Urban Communities in South Africa
(Elsevier Inc., 2022)
Objectives: This study assessed traditional herbal medicine (THM) and conventional medicine (CM) utilization among par- participants with a noncommunicable diseases in South Africa.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of the ...
The Ism between endothelial cilia and endothelial nanotubules is an evolving concept in the genesis of the BBB
(MDPI, 2022)
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is fundamental in maintaining central nervous system (CNS)
homeostasis by regulating the chemical environment of the underlying brain parenchyma. Brain
endothelial cells (BECs) constitute ...
Oxidative stress and assisted reproduction: A comprehensive review of its pathophysiological role and strategies for optimizing embryo culture environment
(MDPI, 2022)
Oxidative stress (OS) due to an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and
antioxidants has been established as an important factor that can negatively affect the outcomes
of assisted reproductive techniques ...
Morphometric and structural analysis of Florida manateespermatozoa
(Wiley, 2022)
Sperm characteristics, such as sperm morphology and sperm morphometry areimportant in assessing sperm quality. This is especially important for the man-agement and conservation of endangered and exotic species, like the ...
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bersama engleriana fruits extracts and their potential inhibitory effect on resistant bacteria
(MDPI, 2022)
The absence of novel, safe, and effective bactericide is an urgent concern worldwide and
remains a challenge in scientific communities. The unique proprieties of silver nanoparticles (SNPs)
synthesized from plant extracts ...
Reply to Pallotti et al. comment on “Boitrelle et al. The sixth edition of the who manual for human semen analysis: A critical review and swot analysis. Life 2021, 11, 1368"
(MDPI, 2022)
We would like to thank F. Pallotti and his colleagues for their positive comments [1]
on our SWOT analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities of the sixth
edition of the WHO manual on semen analysis ...
Importance and relevance of phytochemicals present in Galenia Africana
(Hindawi, 2022)
Many people in developing countries rely primarily on medicinal plants as their main source of healthcare, particularly for the
treatment of skin infections. Despite the widespread use of medicinal plants, there is a lack ...
Radiosensitization effect of gold nanoparticles in proton therapy
(Frontiers Media, 2021)
The number of proton therapy facilities and the clinical usage of high energy proton beams for cancer treatment has substantially increased over the last decade. This is mainly due to the superior dose distribution of ...
Morphological and physiological responses of Calobota sericea plants subjected to water limitation and subsequent rewatering
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2021)
Calobota sericea is a native legume of South Africa, confined to the water-limited rangelands, and it has recently
been prioritised for additional characterisation regarding its pasture potential. In this study, we examined ...
The effects of in utero exposure to teratogens on organ size: A prospective paediatric study
(Cambridge University Press, 2021)
In low-income countries, prospective data on combined effects of in utero teratogen exposure
are lacking and necessitates new research. The aim of the present study was to explore the effect
of in utero teratogen exposure ...