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View article: Transforming Health in Developing Nations: Paving the Way for an Integrated Health System
Transforming Health in Developing Nations: Paving the Way for an Integrated Health System Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the importance of Integrated Health Systems (IHS) in translating health information and its determinants into tangible outcomes. However, effective implementation of an IHS has not been realiz…
View article: Assessing biosorbent materials for antibacterial properties and filtration efficiency for potential application in wastewater treatment
Assessing biosorbent materials for antibacterial properties and filtration efficiency for potential application in wastewater treatment Open
This study investigates the efficacy of certain biosorbents as a filtration method to reduce chlorination and its costs in wastewater treatment. A two-step filtering process was used, with each phase containing 200 mL of bacterially contam…
View article: Metagenomics datasets of water and sediments from eutrophication-impacted artificial lakes in South Africa
Metagenomics datasets of water and sediments from eutrophication-impacted artificial lakes in South Africa Open
View article: Shotgun metagenomics of water and sediments from two artificial lakes in the Gauteng Province of South Africa
Shotgun metagenomics of water and sediments from two artificial lakes in the Gauteng Province of South Africa Open
This dataset presents a collection of Metagenome-Assembled Genomes (MAGs) derived from shotgun metagenomic sequencing of water and sediment samples collected from two artificial lakes in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.Background:The …
View article: Investigating the biomarker potential of exosomes in preeclampsia.
Investigating the biomarker potential of exosomes in preeclampsia. Open
View article: Exosomal MicroRNAs in Pregnancy Provides Insight into a Possible Cure for Cancer
Exosomal MicroRNAs in Pregnancy Provides Insight into a Possible Cure for Cancer Open
The biological links between cancer and pregnancy are of recent interest due to parallel proliferative, immunosuppressive and invasive mechanisms between tumour and trophoblast development. Therefore, understanding “cancer-like” mechanisms…
View article: <p>Exosomal microRNA profiling in early and late onset preeclamptic pregnant women reflects pathophysiology</p>
Exosomal microRNA profiling in early and late onset preeclamptic pregnant women reflects pathophysiology Open
Background: Preeclampsia is the leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality due to the inability to diagnose and treat the disorder early in pregnancy. This is attributed to the complex pathophysiology and unknown etiology of the …
View article: Nanomedicines: Considerations and Functional Applications
Nanomedicines: Considerations and Functional Applications Open
View article: Circulatory levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and syncytiotrophoblast microvesicles in the first trimester of pregnancy
Circulatory levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and syncytiotrophoblast microvesicles in the first trimester of pregnancy Open
Background: The first trimester of pregnancy remains an unknown immunological adaptation. Cytokines and syncytiotrophoblast microvesicles (STBM) have been identified as key factors involved in the maternal immune adaptation. This study the…
View article: Placenta-derived exosomes: potential biomarkers of preeclampsia
Placenta-derived exosomes: potential biomarkers of preeclampsia Open
Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality, due to ineffective treatment and diagnostic strategies, compounded by the lack of clarity on the etiology of the disorder. Although several clinical and biological marke…