Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Oxidative stress"
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The effect of different ozone concentrations on white blood cell energy homeostasis
(North-West University, 2006)Ozone therapy is an alternative form of therapy that has gained attention in the last couple of years. It is believed that O3 may exert a stimulatory effect on the antioxidant defence and immune systems and may therefore ... -
Effect of oral contraception on biotransformation, oxidative stress and oxidative damage
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The first hormonal oral contraceptive was released in 1960, giving women a more efficient way of controlling pregnancy and family planning. A combined oral contraceptive (COC) consists of an estrogen and a progestin compound. ... -
The involvement of lipid and protein oxidation in hypertension : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2012)Oxidative stress, caused by increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS)and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and/or a decrease in antioxidant capacity, can result in the oxidation of various bio-molecules, such as ... -
Tyrosinemia type I as a model for studying epigenetic events in the aetiology of metabolic disease associated hepatocarcinoma
(North-West University, 2011)Occupational risk management can be a catalyst in generating superior returns for all stakeholders on a sustainable basis. A number of companies in South Africa have implemented Cardinal Rules of Safety adopted from ...
