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Assessing the effects of water and sediment quality on aquatic macro-invertebrate diversity in the Steelpoort River, Olifants River System, Limpopo Province

Matlou, Katlego Shirley (2017)

In this study data was collected to establish if the water and sediment quality of the Steelpoort River has any effects on macro-invertebrate species. The Steelpoort River is a tributary of the Olifants River system ...

Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants with antifungal activities in Makhado Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Machaba, Tambudzani Caroline (2018)

The aim of the study was to investigate medicinal plants used for the treatment of various ailments by the traditional healers and local people and to determine antifungal activities against animal fungal pathogens. ...

Improvement of the potability of surface water by using the filtration method

Malema, Mokaba Shirley (2016)

Access to safe drinking water is a major problem globally and it mostly affects people living in low-income countries. The lack of potable water leads to the use of raw water from surface or ground water sources for drinking ...

Antimycobacterial evaluation, preliminary phytochemical and cytotoxicity studies of cassia petersiana

Mothupi, Ramokone Florah (2022)

This study aimed to investigate antimycobacterial and cytotoxic compounds from Cassia petersiana. Cassia petersiana was selected for the current study based on its traditional use for treating tuberculosis (TB) symptoms. ...

Targeting shikimate pathway for antimycobacterial drug discovery using traditionally used medical plants

Matotoka, Mashilo Mash (2022)

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are frequent ailments among humans and are a high burden to public health. One strategy for the development of new therapies against pathogenic bacteria such as Mycobacterium ...

Improvement of the quality and shelf life of traditionally produced sorghum juice by addition of ashes, dried powered leaves and stem obtained from combretum spp

Mathipa, Morongwa Mary (2022)

Traditional sorghum juice is produced in many African countries for human consumption. The juice is very rich in calories, B-group vitamins including thiamine, folic acid, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, and essential amino ...

Alien invasive plants in Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve : an investigation into their extent and effect

Derks, Sierk Joseph Sebastiaan (2022)

Nature reserves are reservoirs for biodiversity. Their very purpose is to preserve indigenous fauna and flora and thus protect associated ecosystem services. The Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve of rural Sekhukhune District, ...

Phytochemical analysis of Momordica cardiospermoides crude acetone and methanol leaf extracts and their effects on MDA-MB-231 cell migration and invasiveness

Kgakishe, Mante Dolly (2021)

Drug discovery from medicinal plants continues to play an important role in the development of anticancer agents, this is because medicinal plants are reservoirs of bioactive compounds that exert a plethora of pharmacological ...

Characterisation and profiling of bioactive constituents, nutrients and minerals in marula wine during fermentation period

Tebeila, Perpetua Mantati (2022)

Assessing renal function and its association with cardiovascular factors among human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients

Choshi, Joel Mabakane (2022)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cART on renal function and assess the association between renal function and cardiovascular risk factors in a black rural HIV-positive population in Limpopo Province, ...

The antioxidant, cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activities of medicinal plants used for male sexual healing in Venda, Limpopo Province

Nelwamondo, Munyadziwa Rosette (2022)

Sexually transmitted infections represent one of the main health problems related to reproductive and sexual function, constituting one of the main causes of infertility. Plants have been employed traditionally in treating ...

An investigation of antimicrobial compounds for dental health care from the leaf and stem extracts of carissa bispinosa (L.) desf ex brenan (apocynaceae)

Shekwa, Wanda (2022)

Dental diseases are among the most prevalent diseases worldwide. A recent epidemiological survey has shown that about 49 to 83% people are affected by dental caries. Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan is one of the ...

The relationship between anthropometric indicators for malnutrition status, and blood pressure parameters in Ellisras rural children aged 5 to 12 years: Ellisras longitudinal study

Ramoshaba, Nthai Elfas (2016)

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are major public health problems nowadays in Africa. From prospective studies, it is also known that risk factors for CVDs start early in life and increase morbidity and mortality in ...

Bidens pilosa extract and sub-fractions induce adipogenesis and exert glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

Tolo, M. M. (2020)

Diabetes mellitus has become a global epidemic, particularly type 2 diabetes. Obesity is one of the causes of type 2 diabetes mellitus due to its link with induced insulin resistance. There is no cure for diabetes ...

Design of smart hydrogels for use as support matrices for immobilisation of cellulases in saccharification of lignocellulose

Mahlale, Vutlhari Lovemore (2016)

Smart hydrogels could facilitate immobilisation of cellulases to allow recovery and decrease enzyme cost in the biofuel industry, as they have a soluble-gel transition. The aim of the study was to design and evaluate ...

Determination of the molecular mechanism(s) involved in the pro-apoptotic activity of momordica balsamina acetone extract in lung A549 cancer cells

Mudalahothe, Maedza (2019)

Plant-derived products have been used for years in the treatment of various ailments with low or no side effects. Thus, screening of medicinal plants for potential anticancer activity, in vitro, could help identify ...

Evaluation of anticancer activity of momordica balsamina extracts and potential interactions with a conventional anticancer drug in colon cancer

Malemela, Kholofelo Mmanoko (2021)

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide with an estimated 9.9 million deaths in 2020. Cancer treatment regimens such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy have over the years fallen short ...

Production and characteristics of a b-glucosidase from a thermophilic bacterium and investigation of its potential as part of a cellulase cocktail for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars

Masingi, Nkateko Nhlalala (2020)

The use of lignocellulosic biomass for bioethanol production is largely dependent on cost effective production of cellulase enzymes and most importantly, the availability of cellulases with sufficient β-glucosidase ...

Cytoprotective effects of lithium on endothelial integrity and immune profiles induced by rift valley fever virus on huvec and raw 264.7 cells

Makola, Raymond Tshepiso (2021)

Introduction: Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is an arthropod-born RNA zoonotic virus causing Rift Valley fever (RVF) disease. RVFV is prevalent across sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula with no existing effective ...

An evaluation of the impact of acid mine drainage on water quality of the lower Olifants River, South Africa

Mohale, Thabang (2021)

Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is the acidic water emanating from the mine tailing dams into the surrounding environment. AMD is regarded as a major environmental threat associated with mining. The lower Olifants River in ...

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