Author:Mawela, KGDate:10 Oct 2012This presentation explains the role of 5P12-RANTES and its low-cost production as a promising topical microbicide.Read more
Author:Mawela, K; Lezar, S; Chakauya, E; Eloff, JN; Chikwamba, Rachel KDate:01 Sep 2010HIV prevalence is over 33 million worldwide with 68% of AIDS sufferers residing in sub-Saharan Africa (1). Currently the available HIV prevention tools are feasible but women cannot insist on these preventive measures due to social, cultural ...Read more
Author:Van den Berg, N; Mbobela, P; Pillay, P; Maharaj, V; Khati, MDate:Jun 2011CSIR Biosciences investigated the anti-HIV properties of a plant indigenous to the Eastern Cape, commonly used by traditional healers. A natural compound isolated from the plant, coded BP36, inhibited infectivity of HIV-1 pseudoviruses. The ...Read more
Author:Maharaj, VDate:Oct 2012In this presentation the author outlines the steps taken in developing a South African indigenous plant-based microbicide to prevent HIV infection in women.Read more
Author:Lotter-Stark, HCT; Rybick, EP; Chikwamba, Rachel KDate:Nov 2012HIV remains a global burden and without an effective vaccine, it is crucial to develop microbicides to halt the initial transmission of the virus. Several microbicides have been researched with various levels of success. Amongst these ...Read more
Author:Alexandre, Kabamba B; Mufhandu, Hazel T; London, GM; Chakauya, E; Khati, MDate:Oct 2016The majority of HIV-1 infections occur via sexual intercourse. Women are the most affected by the epidemic, particularly in developing countries, due to their socio-economic dependence on men and the fact that they are often victims of gender ...Read more