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The mycosins, a family of secreted subtilisin-like serine proteases associated with the immunologically-important ESAT-6 gene clusters of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pathogenic organisms frequently utilize proteases to perform specific functions related to
virulence. There is little information regarding the role of proteolysis in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
and no ...
Impact of age and sex on CD4+ cell count trajectories following treatment initiation : an analysis of the Tanzanian HIV treatment database
(Public Library of Science, 2016)
Objective:
New guidelines recommend that all HIV-infected individuals initiate antiretroviral treatment (ART) immediately following diagnosis. This study describes how immune reconstitution varies by gender and age to ...
The role of corticotropin-releasing factor in anxiety disorders
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: SEPARATION STUDY
Traumatic experiences during childhood can have a negative impact on behaviour
later in life. Kendier et al. (1992) found that the loss of a parent during childhood
increased the risk ...
The epidemiology and management of drug-resistant tuberculosis in childhood
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Resistance to antituberculosis agents became evident soon after antituberculosis
treatment was introduced for the first time. Combined drug therapy seemed to resolve
this problem. Animal experimental ...
The interaction between human spermatozoa and its homologous zona pellucida : scientific advances and clinical significance
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Infertility is a very common problem worldwide. Recent data have shown that disorders of the
male represent the most common single defined cause of infertility. This proposal examines
the clinical ...
The biomechanical risk factors associated with preventing and managing iliotibial band syndrome in runners : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), an overuse injury, is the second most common running injury and the main cause of lateral knee pain in runners. Due to the increasing number of runners ...
The characterisation and expression of HIV-1 subtype C gag
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The gag gene of HIV-1 encodes for one of the major structural proteins, which
contains several conserved cytotoxic T cell (CTL) epitopes. Gag specific CTL
responses are important in controlling viral ...
The influence of age on the cellular immune response in patients with tuberculosis and healthy controls
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Children and adults may differ in their immune function. An adequate function of the
individual's immune system is crucial to the risk for development of tuberculosis (TB)
after infection with Mycobacterium ...
The prevalence of coronary risk factors among children, ages 11 to 13, in selected Western Cape schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Numerous studies have shown that coronary artery disease (CAD) has its origin in
childhood. Several risk factors that increase a person's risk for the development of CAD
are prevalent amongst children. ...
Predictive value of normal sperm morphology in intrauterine insemination (IUI) : a structured literature review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to conduct a structured review of the literature published on the
use of normal sperm morphology, as an indicator of male fertility potential in intrauterine
insemination (M) ...