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Fluorescent polycyclic ligands for nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibition
(Elsevier, 2008)In recent years polycyclic compounds have been shown to exhibit pharmacological profiles of importance in the symptomatic and proposed curative treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s ... -
Coping with urbanization: a cardiometabolic risk? The THUSA study
(Elsevier, 2008)An assessment of specific coping styles in rural-urban Africans is done to evaluate its contribution as cardiometabolic risk factor. In total, 608 apparently healthy Africans were included in a cross-sectional comparative ... -
Association between consuption of black tea and iron status in adult Africans in the North West Province: the THUSA study
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Overfatness, stunting and physical inactivity are determinants of plasminogen activator
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Genetic polymorphisms of beta(2)- and beta(3)- adrenergic receptor genes associated with characteristics of the metabolic syndrome in black South African women
(Thieme, 2008)Background: Genetic variation in the β2 (ADRB2) and β3 (ADRB3) adrenergic receptor genes are associated with obesity and insulin resistance. To further elucidate the role of these genes in the pathophysiology of obesity ... -
Hyperuricaemia is an independent factor for the metabolic syndrome in a sub-Saharan African population: a factor analysis
(Elsevier, 2008)Objective To assess the risk factor pattern of the metabolic syndrome and its association with insulin resistance and hyperuricaemia in a sub-Saharan African population with different levels of urbanisation. Methods Four ... -
Investigating the potential neuroprotective effects of statins on DNA damage in mouse striatium
(Elsevier, 2008)We investigated the protective effect of pravastatin, simvastatin and atorvastatin on striatal DNA damage as a potential method to conserve and protect the nigrostriatal neurons. C57Bl/J6 mice were treated with combinations ... -
Effect of chronic N-acetyl cystine administration on oxidative status in the presence and absence of induced oxidative stress in rat striatum
(Springer, 2008)Antioxidants have possible therapeutic value in neurodegenerative disorders, although they may have pro-oxidant effects under certain conditions. Glutathione (GSH) is a key free radical scavenger. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) ... -
Nutrition and hemostasis: a focus on urbanization in South Africa
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Southern African scorpion toxins: an overview
(Elsevier, 2008)In southern Africa there are 130 species of scorpions and only a few species’ venom have been investigated to date. This review gives an overview of the research done on the venom of southern African scorpions and the ... -
'n Oorsigartikel oor tipes gesinsrituele en die simboliese betekenis daarvan vir jong vowassenes
(Suid-Afrika Akademie Wetenskap en Kuns, 2008) -
The psychological implications of the closing of a mine for workers and their families
(National Association of Social Workers, 2008) -
Acceptability of chevon from kids, yearling goats and mature does of indigenous South African goats: a case study
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Dietitians' perceptions of the continuing professional development system in South Africa
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National food consumption survey - fortification baselin (NFCS-FB-I)
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Towards a social niche assessment instrument
(University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2008) -
Appearance of antidepressant-like effect by sildenafil in rats after central muscarinic receptor blockade: evidence from behavioural and neuro-receptor studies
(Springer, 2008)The phosphodiesterase (PDE) 5 inhibitor sildenafil has been shown to display psychotropic actions in humans and animals, and has been used for the treatment of antidepressant-associated erectile dysfunction. However, its ... -
Prevalence of possible drug-drug interactions between antiretroviral agents in different age groups in a section of the private health care sector setting in South Africa
(Wiley, 2008)Background: The chronic nature of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection requires lifelong highly active antiretroviral (ARV) therapy (HAART) to continuously suppress HIV-1 viral replication, thus reducing morbidity ... -
Should obesity be blamed for the high prevalence rates of hypertension in black South African women?
(Nature Publishing Group, 2008)Hypertension is highly prevalent in South Africa, resulting in high stroke mortality rates. Since obesity is very common among South African women, it is likely that obesity contributes to the hypertension prevalence. The ...