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A plant-produced SARS-CoV-2 spike protein elicits heterologous immunity in hamsters
(Frontiers Media, 2023)
Molecular farming of vaccines has been heralded as a cheap, safe and scalable
production platform. In reality, however, differences in the plant biosynthetic
machinery, compared to mammalian cells, can complicate the ...
Fiber type and metabolic characteristics of skeletal muscle in 16 breeds of domestic dogs
(Wiley, 2023)
The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) species comprises hundreds of
breeds, each differing in physical characteristics, behavior, strength, and running
capability. Very little is known about the skeletal muscle ...
Trends in semen parameters of infertile men in South Africa and Nigeria
(2023)
There are conflicting reports on trends of semen parameters from different parts of the globe.
However, in recent times there is dearth of information on the trend in Sub-Saharan countries.
Therefore, in this study we ...
Contaminants of emerging concern (cecs) and male reproductive health: Challenging the future with a double-edged sword
(MDPI, 2023)
Approximately 9% of couples are infertile, with half of these cases relating to male factors.
While many cases of male infertility are associated with genetic and lifestyle factors, approximately
30% of cases are still ...
Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis: Case report with history of urticaria, petechiae and palpable pinpoint purpura triggered by medical abortion
(South African Medical Association, 2016)
Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (APD) is a rare autoimmune response to raised endogenous progesterone levels that occur during the
luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Cutaneous, mucosal lesions and other systemic ...
Critical evaluation of two models of flow cytometers for the assessment of sperm DNA fragmentation: an appeal for performance verification
(Medknow Publications, 2019)
Lack of standardized, reproducible protocols and reference values is among the challenges faced when using new or upgraded
versions of instruments in reproductive laboratories and flow cytometry. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl ...
Effects of temperature and storage time on the motility, viability, DNA integrity and apoptosis of processed human spermatozoa
(Wiley, 2019)
The aim of this study was to evaluate motility, viability, DNA integrity and apoptosis of
spermatozoa when washed semen samples were kept for up to 12 days at 4–6°C and
25°C. In this experimental study, 26 normozoospermic ...
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 ...
Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: A review
(Springer, 2023)
Microplastic pollution is becoming a major issue for human health due to the recent discovery of microplastics in most
ecosystems. Here, we review the sources, formation, occurrence, toxicity and remediation methods of ...
The pathophysiology of rhabdomyolysis in ungulates and rats: towards the development of a rodent model of capture myopathy
(Springer, 2023)
Capture myopathy (CM), which is associated with the capture and translocation of wildlife, is a life-threatening condition that causes noteworthy morbidity and mortality in captured animals. Such wildlife deaths have a ...