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Garcinia mangostana Linn displays antidepressant-like and pro-cognitive effects in a genetic animal model of depression: a bio-behavioral study in the Flinders Sensitive Line rat
(Springer, 2018)There is abundant evidence for both disorganized redox balance and cognitive deficits in major depressive disorder (MDD). Garcinia mangostana Linn (GM) has anti-oxidant activity. We studied the antidepressant-like and ... -
Gastrointestinal region specific insulin permeation enhancement by Aloe vera gel
(Bentham Science, 2020)Background: The oral administration route is still the most preferred by patients for drug treatment, but is unfortunately not suitable for all drug compounds. For example, protein and peptide drugs (e.g. insulin) are ... -
Gaze behavior in basketball free throws developed in constant and variable practice
(MDPI, 2019)There are a limited number of studies focusing on the mechanisms explaining why variable practice gives an advantage in a novel situation and constant practice in performance in trained conditions. We hypothesized that ... -
GC-MS quantification of urinary symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), a whole-body symmetric l-arginine methylation index
(Elsevier, 2018)Circulating and excretory NG,N´G-dimethyl-l-arginine (symmetric dimethylarginine, SDMA) and NG,NG-dimethyl-l-arginine (asymmetric dimethylarginine, ADMA) are cardiovascular risk factors. Despite close chemical structures, ... -
Gender and ethnic differences in motor proficiency among senior phase learners in Potchefstroom, South Africa
(LAM Publications, 2017)The diversity of learners in South African schools implies that learners in the Physical Education class may show different levels of gross- and perceptual-motor proficiency, although no research has been reported on gender ... -
Gender comparisons of sport psychological skills profile of adolescent sport participants
(North-West University, 2019)The primary aim of this study was to explore gender differences regarding the sport psychological skills (SPS) profile of adolescent sport participants in a South African context. The present study forms part of an extensive ... -
Gender differences in academic achievement of children with developmental coordination disorder
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) has a negative impact on everyday activities and academic achievement in children, mainly owing to similar underlying motor and cognitive constructs. Academic achievement ... -
Gender differences in the relation between binge drinking and violence
(University of Stellenbosch, 2012)Alcohol use is a global phenomenon. The practice has been present in African social life for centuries as it has also been in other parts of the world, either as a form of entertainment, bonding, confidence boosting, ... -
Gender effects on self-regulation among university students
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)The aim of this study was to explore the relation between self-regulation, psychopathology and gender amongst a group of South African university students (N=384). Self-regulation was measured with the Shortened Self-Regulation ... -
Gender, Spirituality and Psychological Well-Being
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2009)Purpose. This study examined the role that various dimensions of subjective spirituality played in the maintenance of psychological well-being specifically among the population of adults 85 years of age and older. This ... -
Gene expression related to serotonergic and glutamatergic neurotransmission is altered in the flinders sensitive line rat model of depression: effect of ketamine
(Wiley, 2017)Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with dysfunctional serotonergic and glutamatergic neurotransmission, and the genetic animal model of depression Flinders Sensitive Line (FSL) rats display alterations in these ... -
Gene interactions observed with the HDL-c blood lipid, intakes of protein, sugar and biotin in relation to circulating homocysteine concentrations in a group of black South Africans
(Elsevier, 2020)Background Elevated homocysteine (Hcy) is associated with several pathologies. Gene–diet interactions related to Hcy might be used to customize dietary advice to reduce disease incidence. To explore this possibility, we ... -
Gene-environment and gene-gene interactions of specific MTHFR, MTR and CBS gene variants in relation to homocysteine in a black South Africans
(Elsevier, 2013)The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), cystathione-β-synthase (CBS) and methionine synthase (MTR) genes interact with each other and the environment. These interactions could influence homocysteine (Hcy) and ... -
A gene-environment study of cytoglobin in the human and rat hippocampus
(PLoS, 2013)Background: Cytoglobin (Cygb) was discovered a decade ago as the fourth vertebrate heme-globin. The function of Cygb is still unknown, but accumulating evidence from in vitro studies point to a putative role in scavenging ... -
“The generational other”: the cultural appropriateness of an intergenerational group reflecting technique
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)This article indicates how an intergenerational group reflecting technique, as a culturally appropriate research method, is used to obtain insight into how important information between grandparents and grandchildren is ... -
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 ... -
Genomic and drug target evaluation of 90 cardiovascular proteins in 30,931 individuals
(Springer Nature, 2020)Circulating proteins are vital in human health and disease and are frequently used as biomarkers for clinical decision-making or as targets for pharmacological intervention. Here, we map and replicate protein quantitative ... -
Geriatric end of life care: developing a protocol for a South African frail care centre
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Geslags- en rasverskille by 6- en 7-jarige kinders met ontwikkelingskoördinasieversteurings ("DCD") in leerverwante vaardighede en ADHD
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GIRRL power! Participatory Action Research for building girl-led community resilience in South Africa
(Sage, 2019)This article aims to crystallize the contributions of the Girls in Risk Reduction Leadership (GIRRL) Program in building resilient communities through the integration of adolescent girls into local level decision-making ...