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View article: Polyvinyl Alcohol‐Based Cryogels: Design, Characterization, and In Vitro Biological Studies
Polyvinyl Alcohol‐Based Cryogels: Design, Characterization, and In Vitro Biological Studies Open
Using inappropriate wound dressings makes the wound prone to bacteria invasion, impeding the wound‐healing process. In this work, cryogels were prepared from selected polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose …
View article: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Green‐Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using a Cocktail Aqueous Extract of <i>Capparis sepiaria</i> Root and <i>Tabernaemontana elegans</i> Bark
Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Green‐Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using a Cocktail Aqueous Extract of <i>Capparis sepiaria</i> Root and <i>Tabernaemontana elegans</i> Bark Open
The increasing incidence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public health, which necessitates the development of alternative countermeasures to combat it. Green nanotechnology, in particular the use of silver nanop…
View article: Impact of phytochemical-based hydrocolloid dressings on wound healing: A comparative review
Impact of phytochemical-based hydrocolloid dressings on wound healing: A comparative review Open
Background: Wound healing is an important occurrence consisting of a myriad biochemical processes. The recent introduction of phytochemical-based dressings to expedite wound healing uses a multi-targeted approach including antimicrobial, a…
View article: The Inclusion of Design Thinking as a Tool for Entrepreneurship at the Durban University of Technology
The Inclusion of Design Thinking as a Tool for Entrepreneurship at the Durban University of Technology Open
The volatile nature of the entrepreneurship environment requires specific characteristics from individuals entering the field. These traits can be developed through entrepreneurial learning, utilising a method- and design-based approach kn…
View article: Capparis sepiaria-Loaded Sodium Alginate Single- and Double-Layer Membrane Composites for Wound Healing
Capparis sepiaria-Loaded Sodium Alginate Single- and Double-Layer Membrane Composites for Wound Healing Open
Background: Effective wound dressing is the key solution to combating the increased death rate and prolonged hospital stay common to patients with wounds. Methods: Sodium alginate-based single- and double-layer membranes incorporated with …
View article: Benefits and Challenges of Research Commercialisation in South Africa: A Systemic Review
Benefits and Challenges of Research Commercialisation in South Africa: A Systemic Review Open
In developing countries, there is an increased emphasis on encouraging the commercialisation of research at universities. This triggers universities to adopt a culture of innovation and technological learning at both undergraduate and post…
View article: The Potential Effect of Medicinal Plants for Cartilage Regeneration
The Potential Effect of Medicinal Plants for Cartilage Regeneration Open
Any trauma to a joint such as sports injury can lead to osteoarthritis especially injuries that include torn cartilage, dislocated joints and ligaments. In sports injury specifically, most of the ointments in the market are only applied af…
View article: <i>Pterocarpus angolensis</i> crude extracts induce the expression of collagen Type II in articular cartilage <i>in vitro</i>
<i>Pterocarpus angolensis</i> crude extracts induce the expression of collagen Type II in articular cartilage <i>in vitro</i> Open
Background: Pterocarpus angolensis (P. angolensis) is a large deciduous tree native to Sub-Saharan Africa. This tree has traditionally been used to treat malaria, gonorrhoea, inflammation and wounds. The use of P. angolensis for tissue eng…
View article: PTEROCARPUS ANGOLENSIS CRUDE EXTRACTS INDUCE THE EXPRESSION OF COLLAGEN TYPE II IN ARTICULAR CARTILAGE IN VITRO
PTEROCARPUS ANGOLENSIS CRUDE EXTRACTS INDUCE THE EXPRESSION OF COLLAGEN TYPE II IN ARTICULAR CARTILAGE IN VITRO Open
Background: Pterocarpus angolensis (P. angolensis) is a large deciduous tree native to Sub-Saharan Africa. This tree has
traditionally been used to treat malaria, gonorrhoea, inflammation and wounds. The use of P. angolensis for tissue
e…