The effects of water extracts on testosterone production in-vitro
| dc.contributor.advisor | Pool Edmund | |
| dc.contributor.author | Harribhai Hitesh Ishwarlal | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-30T08:57:53Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-30T08:57:53Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The reproductive success of any species is dependent on the optimal functioning of both the male and female reproductive systems of that species. The male reproductive system is a highly intricate system that works interdependently with the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis. The system not only produces functioning male gametes, but is responsible for producing steroid hormones such as testosterone. The biosynthesis of testosterone involves multiple steps initiated by the stimulation of the Leydig cells in the testes by luteinising hormone. This biosynthetic pathway is highly susceptible to interference by substances mimicking the actions of the intermediate enzymes. These substances are referred to as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These EDCs are found in high concentrations in wastewater. The city of Windhoek, Namibia, is an arid city where available surface and ground water resources do not meet domestic and industrial demands. To supplement Windhoek's water supply, the city started reclaiming water from the wastewater generated primarily from domestic sources. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | N/A | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10566/20556 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of the Western Cape | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | N/A | |
| dc.subject | Degrees celsius | |
| dc.subject | Micro gram | |
| dc.subject | Micro litre | |
| dc.subject | Analysis of variance | |
| dc.subject | Androgen receptor | |
| dc.title | The effects of water extracts on testosterone production in-vitro | |
| dc.type | Thesis |