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The manipulation of autophagy during early and late reperfusion : the effect on myocardial protection
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Ischemic heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, often has devastating effects on myocardial function. ReFestablishment of coronary flow to salvage myocardial cells results in ... -
An investigation into the anti-hypertensive effects of Green Rooibos Tea Extract (GRT).
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)Introduction and Aims: Obesity is defined as a primary cause of insulin resistance,hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), an indigenous South African herbal plant, presents with two ... -
The effect of green rooibos extract on rat hearts in a pre-diabetic model : an evaluation of the function and mechanisms involved
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background— Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally, with a rising prevalence of individual risk factors such as obesity and insulin resistance. Furthermore, diabetic ...
