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Grape-seed extract (oligomeric proanthocyanidin) or N-acetylcysteine antioxidant supplementation several days before and after an acute bout of plyometric exercise

Delport, Chris J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis aims to determine whether supplementation with a grape-seed derived antioxidant, oligomeric proanthocyanidin (PCO) or the glutathione precursor, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may prove beneficial as ...

Investigating differential non-oxidative glucose-utilizing pathway gene expression as a novel diagnostic tool for type 2 diabetes

Coomer, Megan (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Context: Despite the availability and accessibility of current diagnostic tools, diabetes remains largely under-diagnosed. Biological limitations, discordant assays and conflicting diagnostic thresholds ...