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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from fresh produce in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa by Tshabuse, F, Cele, N.K, Opoku, A.R, Basson, A, Mthembu, M.S, Swalaha, M.F

“…Fresh, ready-to-eat produce is frequently irrigated with untreated water, making it a leading cause of food-borne illness outbreaks worldwide. This study…”
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Antioxidative effects of pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) protein isolate in CCl4-Induced liver injury in low-protein fed rats by Nkosi, C. Z., Opoku, A. R., Terblanche, S. E.

“…The effects of pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) protein isolate on the plasma activity levels of catalase (CA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase…”
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Effect of pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) protein isolate on the activity levels of certain plasma enzymes in CCl₄-induced liver injury in low-protein fed rats by Nkosi, C.Z, Opoku, A.R, Terblanche, S.E

“…The effects of pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) protein isolate on the activity levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LD), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate…”
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Preliminary screening of some traditional zulu medicinal plants for anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities by Lin, J, Opoku, A.R, Geheeb-Keller, M, Hutchings, A.D, Terblanche, S.E, K. Jäger, A, van Staden, J

“…Aqueous and methanolic extracts from different parts of nine traditional Zulu medicinal plants, of the Vitaceae from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa were evaluated…”
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In vitro evaluation of the comprehensive antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Curtisia dentata (Burm.f) C.A. Sm: toxicological effect on the Human embryonic kidney (HEK293) and Human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines by Fadipe, V O, Mongalo, N I, Opoku, A R

“…Curtisia dentata is used in African traditional medicine to treat variety of infections. C. dentata leaves were collected from Buffelskloof Nature Reserve,…”
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In Vitro antioxidative activity of pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) protein isolate and its In Vivo effect on alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase in acetaminophen-induced liver injury in low protein fed rats by Nkosi, C. Z., Opoku, A. R., Terblanche, S. E.

“…The antioxidative effects of pumpkin seed protein isolate (Cucurbita pepo) were investigated in vitro. The isolate exhibited about 80% radical scavenging…”
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Spectral, magnetic, biological, and thermal studies of metal(II) complexes of some unsymmetrical Schiff bases by Nejo, A.A., Kolawole, G.A., Dumbele, M.C., Opoku, A.R.

“…New nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes with unsymmetrical Schiff bases derived from aromatic 2-hydroxy aldehydes were synthesized and characterized by…”
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Amelioration of palmitate-induced insulin resistance in C2C12 muscle cells by rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) by Mazibuko, S.E., Muller, C.J.F., Joubert, E., de Beer, D., Johnson, R., Opoku, A.R., Louw, J.

“…Increased levels of free fatty acids (FFAs), specifically saturated free fatty acids such as palmitate are associated with insulin resistance of muscle, fat…”
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Lactogenic activity of rats stimulated by Gunnera perpensa L. (Gunneraceae) from South Africa by Simelane, M B C, Lawal, O A, Djarova, T G, Musabayane, C T, Singh, M, Opoku, A R

“…Gunnera perpensa L. (Gunneraceae) is a medicinal plant used by Zulu traditional healers to stimulate milk production. The effect of an aqueous extract of the…”
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The cardioprotective effect of an aqueous extract of fermented rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on cultured cardiomyocytes derived from diabetic rats by Dludla, P.V., Muller, C.J.F., Louw, J., Joubert, E., Salie, R., Opoku, A.R., Johnson, R.

“…Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disorder of the heart muscle that contributes to cardiovascular deaths in the diabetic population. Excessive generation of…”
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The in vitro antioxidative activity of some traditional Zulu medicinal plants by Opoku, A. R., Maseko, N. F., Terblanche, S. E.

“…Methanol extracts prepared separately from the roots, stems and leaves of four traditional Zulu medicinal plants (Rhoicissus digitata, R. rhomboidea, R…”
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Positioning in cyberspace: Evaluating bestselling authors' online communicated brand personalities using computer-aided content analysis by Opoku, R. A, Pitt, L. F, Abratt, R

“…This study employs a computer-aided text analysis technique to explore whether bestselling authors communicate Aaker's brand personality in the online…”
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Preliminary screening of some traditional Zulu medicinal plants for antineoplastic activities versus the HepG2 cell line by Opoku, A. R., Geheeb-Keller, M., Lin, J., Terblanche, S. E., Hutchings, A., Chuturgoon, A., Pillay, D.

“…Aqueous and methanol extracts of nine traditional Zulu medicinal plants, Cissus quandrangularis L., Cyphostemma flaviflorum (Sprague) Descoings, Cyphostemma…”
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Chemical Composition, Antibacterial Activity, and Brine Shrimp Lethality Test of Essential Oil from the Leaves of Eugenia natalitia by Lawal, O. A., Ogunwande, I. A., Owolabi, M. S., Opoku, A. R., Oyedeji, A. O.

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Antibacterial activity of root and leaf extracts of Jatropha zeyheri Sond (Euphorbiaceae) by Mongalo, NI, Opoku, AR, Zobolo, AM

“…Resistance of human pathogenic bacterial strains results in selective pressure against known antibiotics. Jatropha zeyheri is used by traditional medicine…”
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Electronic supply chain management applications by Swedish SMEs by Beheshti, H. M., Hultman, M., Jung, M.-L., Opoku, R. A., Salehi-Sangari, E.

“…The Internet has become an integral part of business activities of most corporations today. Electronic supply chain management (SCM) can improve the…”
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The antibacterial activities of some plant-derived triterpenes by Penduka, D, Gasa, NP, Hlongwane, MS, Mosa, RA, Osunsanmi, FO, Opoku, AR

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The endotoxin binding and antioxidative properties of ceramic granules by Opoku, A.R, Sithole, S.S, Mthimkhulu, N.P, Nel, W

“…Objective: To investigate the possible antimicrobial activities and the detoxification (endotoxin binding and free radical scavenging) properties of Cerdak…”
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Extracts of Ansellia africana and Platycarpha glomerata exhibit antibacterial activities against some respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue infections implicated bacteria by Penduka, D., Mthembu, W., Cele, K.H., Mosa, R.A., Zobolo, A.M., Opoku, A.R.

“…Infectious diseases such as respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue infections are a cause of high morbidity rates worldwide due to the emergence of antibiotic…”
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Development and characterization of MCF7 mammary carcinoma xenografts in a non-immunocompromised rat model by Dunpall, R, Opoku, A.R., Revaprasadu, N

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