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Background to the Research
2020-10-28 Within the group, we have two main focus areas namely the characterisation of the glycine conjugation pathway as well as the development of molecular diagnostic tests for application in animal breeding. a) Genetic and enzymatic characterisation of the…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/research-group
History to the Group
2023-06-09 The Molecular Biology group is one of the specialised research groups within the Focus Area for Human Metabolomics. Molecular biology is the branch of biology that seeks to understand the molecular basis of biological activity in and between cells,…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/human-and-animal-genetics/pastformer-members
Past/former Members
2021-08-18 Miss H van der Zwan (PhD 2015-2019) Ms V Ungerer (MSc 2014 – 2015) Ms T van der Westhuizen (MSc 2014 – 2015) Ms C Nortje (MSc 2013 – 2015) Mr P Venter (MSc 2017-2018) Mr DM de Villiers (MSc 2016-2019) Ms C…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
2023-11-21 Prof. E. Erasmus Professor (Biochemistry) Research: Orcid Telephone: +27 18 299 2305 E-mail: Lardus.Erasmus@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building F3, Room 121 Qualifications:…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/contact-us
Contact us
2018-02-12 Postal Address: Private Bag X 6001 Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa Physical Address: Biotransformation and Oxidative Stress…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
2023-11-21 Mr Peet Jansen van Rensburg Extraordinary Senior Lecturer Orcid Ms Carien van der Berg Laboratory Technician and Manager Orcid Ms Tarien Jacobs Laboratory Technician…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/funders
Funders
2023-06-07 TIA (Technology Innovation Agency; 2011 - 2014) CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa; 2016-2019) NRF (National Research Foundation; 2022-2024)https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/history-research-group
History of the Research Group
2023-06-07 Based on the high incidence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome amongst the clinically referred patients, and the role that biotransformation analysis may play to contribute to improved treatment and prognosis of chronic fatigue induced conditions, this TIA /…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/research-background
Research Background
2018-03-05 Monitoring of biotransformation reactions are becoming increasingly relevant as the impact of xenobiotics on the metabolism is beginning to unfold and correlations are found between the production of certain biotransformation products and the development of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/research-objectives-and-technologies-used
Research Objectives and Technologies Used
2018-03-05 The BOSS research group at the NWU has been involved in the development of a metabolomics approach for the analysis of biotransformation biomarkers. In this approach, targeted analysis of specific biomarkers for biotransformation is used to determine…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/current-research-activities-and
Current Research Activities and Developments
2018-03-05 Service Delivery: The biotransformation status of clinically referred patients is currently monitored as part of a Biotransformation test package offered by the Centre for Human Metabolomics at the North-West University. The purpose of these tests is to…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/publications
Publications
2018-03-05 C. Petrus, S. Badenhorst, R. Van Der Sluis, Glycine conjugation : importance in metabolism , the role of glycine N -acyltransferase , and factors that influence interindividual variation, (2013) 1–15. C.P.S. Badenhorst, E. Erasmus, R…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
2023-10-30 Prof. Du Toit Loots Professor Research: Orcid | Scopus Telephone: +27 18 299 1818 E-mail: dutoit.loots@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building F3, Room 111…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/contact-us
Contact us
2018-03-05 General Contact: Postal Address: Private Bag X 6001 Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa Physical Address: Focus Area for Human Metabolomics Building…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
2021-10-21 Dr Adetomiwa Adeniji Postdoctoral Fellow Orcid Mr Tumelo Kgoe PhD Student Orcid Mr Simon Isaiah…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/funders
Funders
2020-06-18 Mr. Simon Isaiah was awarded the NRF-NUFFIC (split–site) Doctoral Scholarship on 10 September 2019. This 4-year scholarship is aimed at a joint PhD degree between the North-West University and Vrije University Medical Centre in which Mr Isaiah will…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/analytical-platform
About us
2021-08-18 Welcome to the Analytical Platform The Analytical Platform at the Focus Area for Human Metabolomics, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom serves as a resource offering analytical and instructional expertise in mass…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-sciences-and-information-systems
About us
2022-02-23 What is Computer Science & Information Systems? This program and curriculum is compiled in such a manner that students are qualified to enter the field of information technology with confidence and to render a valuable service to the industry…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/analytical-platform/instrumentation
Instrumentation
2020-05-22 The following instruments are housed in the facility: Agilent 6410 LC-QQQ Agilent 6460 LC-QQQ Agilent 6220 LC-TOF Agilent 6510 LC-QTOF Agilent LC/MSD XCT Plus IonTrap Agilent GC/MSD…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/analytical-platform/contact-us