• Adhesion molecule expression in the bovine mammary gland 

  Hodgkinson, A.J.; Carpenter, Edward A.; Smith, C.S.; Molan, Peter C.; Prosser, Colin G. (Elsevier, 2007)

  The bovine mammary gland requires lymphocytes for immune protection of the gland from foreign pathogens and, in addition, to transfer immune protection to the neonate via colostrum and milk. The process of homing primed ...

• The antibacterial activity of honey against coagulase-negative staphylococci 

  French, Vanessa; Cooper, Rose A.; Molan, Peter C. (Oxford University Press, 2005)

  Development of antibiotic-resistant strains of coagulase-negative staphylococci has complicated the management of infections associated with the use of invasive medical devices, and innovative treatment and prophylactic ...

  

• The antibacterial activity of honey: 1. The nature of the antibacterial activity 

  Molan, Peter C. (International Bee Research Association, 2006)

  Honey has been used as a medicine since ancient times in many cultures and is still used in ‘folk medicine’. The use of honey as a therapeutic substance has been rediscovered by the medical profession in more recent times, ...

  

• The antibacterial activity of honey: 2. Variation in the potency of the antibacterial activity 

  Molan, Peter C. (International Bee Research Association, 1992)

  Honey is gaining acceptance by the medical profession for use as an antibacterial agent for the treatment of ulcers and bed sores, and other surface infections resulting from burns and wounds. In many cases it is being ...

  

• The antimicrobial efficacy of Fijian honeys against clinical isolates from diabetic foot ulcers 

  Saraf, Rajneeta; Bowry, Vincent; Rao, Dhana; Saraf, Prashant; Molan, Peter C. (IBRA International Bee Research Association, 2009)

  A diverse range of illnesses has been treated with honey since ancient civilizations. There has been growing interest by health care professionals in wound care products based on New Zealand Manuka honey and Australian ...

  

• The Control Points of Lactose Synthesis in the Lactating Ruminant 

  Eichler, Stephen J. (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 

  Ross, Kathryn Mary (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 

  Omar, Syaliza Binti (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 

  Bean, Amanda (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 

  Wang, Hao (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 ...

  

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