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The relevance of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of human immunodeficiency virus-1 disease
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A simple and rapid scatter-based flow cytometric assay was developed to detect
apoptosis in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells from a mixed population of cells. The assay was
suitable for children.
Apoptotic PBMCs ...
An in vitro investigation of the anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects of the synthetic contraceptives medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and norethisterone acetate (NET-A)
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)
The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and
immunosuppressive effects of the synthetic progestins, MPA and NET-A on human
cells in vitro. These injectable contraceptives are used extensively ...
The measurement of apoptosis in HIV-1 infection
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first reported in 5 homosexual men in Unite States of America in 1981 as a series of opportunistic infections which occasionally occurred in adults. Subsequently, it has been ...
Development and validation of an in vitro model of dendritic cell identification and activation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of MBV and Coley’s Toxin on dendritic
cells in vitro. The dendritic cell system of antigen presenting cells is the initiator and
modulator of the ...
Development and validation of stabilized whole blood samples expressing T-cell activation markers as quality control reference material
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Flow cytometry has progressively replaced many traditional laboratory
tests due to its greater accuracy, sensitivity and rapidity in the routine clinical settings
especially clinical trails. ...