Browsing by Supervisor "Molan, Peter C."
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Development of immunoaffinity columns and immunoassays for the collection, partial purification and measurement of sporidesmin A and its metabolites
(The University of Waikato, 1997)Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies were produced for the development of competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (cELISA) for sporidesmin A, the mycotoxin that causes facial eczema in grazing livestock. Derivatives ... -
Biochemical and physiological changes in bovine sperm during extended incubation under aerobic and anaerobic conditions
(The University of Waikato, 2000)There are two main systems for storing diluted bovine semen for artificial insemination. It is either cryo-preserved in liquid nitrogen or held in liquid form at ambient temperature. During storage at ambient temperature, ... -
Induction of lgA secretion in the bovine mammary gland
(The University of Waikato, 2005)This thesis investigates molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in lgA secretion in the bovine mammary gland. Our previous research showed that multi-site immunisation during late-pregnancy, involving priming by ... -
The effects of honey on the inflammatory response of cells with respect to wound healing
(The University of Waikato, 2005)The primary aim of this thesis was to test the effect of two types of honey, a manuka honey and an Otago pasture honey, on a range of key cell types involved in the inflammatory response of wound healing. A range of in ... -
The antibacterial properties of honey
(The University of Waikato, 1983)Honey has been used medicinally by man for thousands of years. With the apparent misuse of many antibiotics there has recently been renewed interest in such natural antibacterial substances. Honey is known to contain ... -
The Control Points of Lactose Synthesis in the Lactating Ruminant
(University of Waikato, 1993)It has been established that lactose is the major osmole in the milk of many mammalian species, and hence that the amount of water secreted is approximately proportional to the amount of lactose secreted. It is envisaged ... -
Resistance to African black beetle (Heteronychus arator) in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) infected with AR1 endophyte
(University of Waikato, 2016)The insect pest, African black beetle (Heteronychus arator (Fabricus, 1775)) is of considerable economic cost to the New Zealand agricultural industry, in regions where the insect is established and regular outbreaks are ... -
Identifying iron-binding antioxidants in New Zealand honeydew honey
(University of Waikato, 2013)Iron is an essential element for human physiological function. However, excess free iron could participate in the formation of reactive oxygen species via the Fenton reaction and is thought to be the primary mechanism for ... -
Investigating the Anti-inflammatory Activity of Honey
(University of Waikato, 2012)Honey has various bioactivities with health-benefiting properties. It has been registered for use in wound dressings but before it can be registered with regulatory authorities for sale with claims for therapeutic actions ... -
The Study of the Antioxidant Activity of Phenolic Components of Manuka Honey
(University of Waikato, 2011)The phenolic compounds of honey have been known to pose significantly antioxidant activity, including iron-binding and free radical scavenging activity. Manuka honey has been widely used in wound treatment and the antioxidant ... -
The Effects of Different Cryoprotectants on Stallion Epididymal Spermatozoa
(University of Waikato, 2011)Any event that makes semen collection or mating impossible, such as death, castration, or injury, may terminate a stallion’s breeding career. Fortunately, stallion sperm which are capable of fertilization can be harvested ... -
Honey as an antiviral agent against respiratory syncytial virus
(University of Waikato, 2011)Respiratory syncytial virus is the most frequent cause of hospitalization for viral respiratory infections in infants and young children worldwide. It also severely affects immunocompromised adults and the elderly, however, ...
