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Biodistribution (as determined by the radiolabelled equivalent) of a gold(III) bis(pyrrolide-imine) Schiff base complex: a potential chemotherapeutic
(Wiley, 2013)The biodistribution of an N2N2 0 tetradentate gold(III) chelate, which is known to be cytotoxic towards a range of human cancer cell lines, was determined by a radiolabelled equivalent of the compound. The 198Au-labelled ... -
Biodistribution and dosimetry of 195mPt-cisplatin in normal volunteers
(Schattauer, 2013)195mPt-cisplatin is regarded as a promising imaging agent for optimizing dosage in patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. We investigated the whole-body distribution and radiation dosimetry of 195mPt-cisplatin in ... -
Biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of I-131 labelled 4- Iodophenylacetic acid
(Bentham Science, 2012)Abstract: Phenylacetate has been reported to have a potent anti-proliferative and anti-differentiating effect in haematological malignancies and in solid tumours at non-toxic concentrations. This study is a preliminary ... -
Biodistribution of a potential chemotherapeutic, dinuclearbisphosphinogold(I) dithiocarbamate, as determined by its 198Au radiolabelled analogue
(Springer, 2015)Dinuclearbisphosphinogold(I) dithiocarbamato, BPDTC, was previously found to have antitumour activity in vitro. 198Au radiolabelled BPDTC (radiochemical yield of 70 ± 6 % and radiochemical purity of[95 %) was used to ... -
Biodiversity and antibacterial screening of endophytic fungi isolated from Pelargonium sidoides
(Elsevier, 2018)To investigate the biodiversity of endophytic fungi isolated from indigenous Pelargonium sidoides plants using morphological and molecular techniques and also screen isolates for antibacterial activities. In the present ... -
Biodiversity and antimicrobial activity of endophytic fungi isolated from native Sutherlandia frutescns (cancer bush)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The current study focused on finding alternative bioactive compounds with the potentials to mitigate or control antimicrobial resistance. Natural products such as medicinal plants; are being studied for their therapeutic ... -
Biodiversity and ecological structures of an African subtropical river and associated floodplain pans
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Although only recently added to the many existing threats that freshwater ecosystems already face, climate change is one of the most prominent to inland waters in the 21st century. Through extended periods of drought and ... -
Biodiversity and systematics of branchial cavity inhabiting fish parasitic isopods (Cymothoidae) from sub-Sahara Africa
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Isopods from the family Cymothoidae Leach, 1814 are well known ectoparasites of marine and freshwater fishes, most often attaching to the external surface, branchial chamber or buccal cavity of their hosts. Cymothoids have ... -
Biodiversity and systematics of parasitic Crustacea infesting southern African freshwater fishes
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Crustaceans (Arthropoda: Crustacea) are regarded as the most morphologically diverse group in the phylum Arthropoda, and they have the greatest diversity of parasitic forms. Parasitic crustaceans have adapted several ... -
Biodiversity assessment of tetranychid mites in Kenya and the conservation hotspots of Tanzania
(North-West University, 2011)The aims of this study were to develop a detailed record of the tetranychid mites of Kenya and Tanzania, to assess the diversity of tetranychid mites in the east African biodiversity hotspots and to determine female ... -
Biodiversity conservation through Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) and the rights of local communities : reconciliation through sustainable development
(North-West University, 2012)This dissertation analyses whether the rights of local communities are being recognised, respected and upheld in TFCAs as a mechanism of biodiversity conservation, and how these rights can be reconciled with a sustainable ... -
Biodiversity of rhizobia associated with sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) is a perennial crop with multiple agricultural and environmental benefits, as well as biotechnological applications. When used as forage, it can remedy the problem of bloating in livestock ... -
Biodiversity offsets : investigating the perceived benefits for conservation in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Biodiversity offsets can be defined as conservation actions that compensate for residual significant, adverse, and unavoidable impacts of proposed developments on biodiversity and have been widely applied in South Africa. ... -
Biodiversity offsets in EIA: getting the timing right
(Elsevier, 2019)Major developments can result in significant impacts on biodiversity, which the mandated process of environmental impact assessment (EIA) aims to mitigate. There has been a recent move towards the application of biodiversity ... -
Biodiversity, morogo & health
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Bioecology of lepidopteran pests of Macadamia integrifolia in South African production areas
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)South Africa is the largest exporter of macadamia nuts in the world. Larvae of the Lepidoptera nut borer complex causes economic damage to macadamia in South Africa. Larvae damage both young developing and old hard nuts ... -
Bioethanol from cassava for a community project
(ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2010)Although the North-West Province of South Africa is renowned for its platinum industry, wildlife tourism and Casino resorts, its people are among the poorest in South Africa. The Thusanang community project concept was ... -
Bioethical views and spiritual life among mainland Chinese Christians
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The research problem of this study is “what bearing do spiritual life and church involvement have on the views about bioethical issues of Christians in mainland China?” These bioethical views are (a) In Vitro Fertilization ... -
Biofertilizers and sustainable agriculture: exploring arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
(SpringerSpringer, 2017)Worldwide agricultural food production has to double in 2050 so as to feed the global increasing population while reducing dependency on conventional chemical fertilizers plus pesticides. To accomplish this objective, there ...