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Investigation of Bartonella quintana Host Immune Evasion

Lambert, Callum (Victoria University of Wellington, 2018)

Bartonella is a genus of gram-negative alphaproteobacteria that infect mammals, causing both acute and chronic disease. Bartonella are re-emerging infectious pathogens that cause a variety of clinical syndromes in humans ...
Investigation of Cumulus Cell Factors Associated With Embryo Development and Pregnancy Outcome in Human IVF

Ekart, Jozsef (Victoria University of Wellington, 2013)

Recent evidence suggests that the expression of some candidate genes in cumulus cells (CC) have the potential to serve as markers of oocyte quality. The aims of this study were: 1) to validate a multiplex quantitative ...
Investigation of exposure to lifestyle and environmental factors on cumulus-oocyte complex function

Campen, Kelly Anne (Victoria University of Wellington, 2014)

Pathways involved in bi-directional communication within the cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) include gap junction (GJ) communication, oocyte growth factor production, and glucose metabolism and are essential for oocyte health. ...
Investigation of LPIN1 and its Substrate, Phosphatidic Acid, as Modifiers of Niemann-Pick Type C disease

Sargison, Liam (Victoria University of Wellington, 2016)

Niemann-Pick type C (NP-C) disease is a neurodegenerative disease with a typically paediatric onset, for which no satisfactory cure is available. Inheritance of two dysfunctional copies of either cholesterol transport gene ...
Investigation of Mitochondrial Transfer between Human Erythroblasts

Lewer, Brittany (Victoria University of Wellington, 2019)

The increasingly studied phenomenon of mitochondria transferring between cells contrasts the popular belief that mitochondria reside permanently within their cells of origin. Research has identified this process occurring ...
An Investigation of the Antigenic Characteristics of the Renal Glomerulus in the Rat

Nicol, Maurice James (Victoria University of Wellington, 1989)

The finding of a granular deposition of immunoglobulin in the kidney in experimental animal models of glomerulonephritis has been been interpreted as resulting from the random deposition of immune complexes in the glomeruli. ...
Investigation of the Biological Effect of eIF4A Reduction and Inhibition

Little, Richard (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

Translation initiation has been identified as a therapeutic target for many diseases including cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, viral infections and cachexia. One protein involved in this process is the eukaryotic initiation ...
Investigation of the red algal parasites Rhodophyllis parasitica sp. nov. and Pterocladiophila hemisphaerica from New Zealand

Preuss, Maren (Victoria University of Wellington, 2014)

Red algal parasites are common within red algae and most parasites are closely related to their host. Red algal parasites can switch hosts and their development is unique. Red algal parasites are poorly known in New Zealand. ...
Investigation of two treatment regimens in adults with mild asthma

Baggott, Christina (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

Introduction In adults with mild-moderate asthma, poor adherence to daily maintenance inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) leads to increased asthma symptoms and risk of asthma exacerbations. There is evidence that symptom-driven ...
Investigations of Intercellular Mitochondrial Transfer in Neural Cells by Applied Single Molecule Genotyping

Rowe, Matthew (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

Over the past decade and a half, evidence for transfer of whole mitochondria between mammalian cells has emerged in the literature. The notion that mitochondria are restricted to the cell of origin has been overturned by ...
Is habitat enhancement a viable strategy for conserving New Zealand's endemic lizards?

Herbert, Sarah (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

In our current era, the Anthropocene, species are disappearing at an unprecedented rate due to the impact of humans on Earth’s environments. Of the many causes of these extinctions, habitat loss is thought to be the most ...
The island rule and its application to multiple plant traits

Hendriks, Annemieke (Victoria University of Wellington, 2019)

The Island Rule refers to a continuum of body size changes where large mainland species evolve to become smaller and small species evolve to become larger on islands. Previous work focuses almost solely on animals, with ...
The Isolation and Identification of α-Glucosidase and Lipase Inhibitors from Samoan Plant Extracts

Wong Soon, Julian (Victoria University of Wellington, 2017)

There is a growth in the problems relating to diabetes and obesity within the Pacific region. A recent study found that nearly 20% of the Samoan population suffer from type 2 diabetes. The same study found that rates of ...
Kahawai Phylogeny and Phylogenetics: A Genetic Investigation into Commercial and Recreational Fisheries Management and Practice

Hodgson, Brenton (Victoria University of Wellington, 2011)

Globally, commercially exploited fish species are coming under more and more pressure as the population of humans grow. Protein from the sea has traditionally been available to coastal communities throughout history. In ...
Kākāpō reproduction: Identification of steroid receptors and oestrogenic activity in native flora

Davis, Catherine Elizabeth Judith (Victoria University of Wellington, 2016-11-28)

Kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) are a critically endangered parrot species endemic to New Zealand that exhibit a reproductive strategy linked to “masting” years. Crucial to their survival is increased reproductive success. ...
Kānuka honey for the treatment of herpes simplex labialis within an novel community pharmacy-based network

Semprini, Alexander (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

BACKGROUND Herpes simplex virus infection is common with an estimated global prevalence of over 90%. Of those harbouring the dormant virus, around one third suffer from recurrent episodic reactivation on the vermillion ...
Kappa Opioid Receptor Agonists: New Targets In The Treatment Of Pain

Kumar, Nitin (Victoria University of Wellington, 2014)

Background and Purpose: Pain, although necessary for survival, can become pathological affecting an estimated 1 in 5 adults globally. It is also the most common reason people seek medical attention. Mu opioid receptor ...
Kereru in Urbanised Landscapes

Awasthy, Monica (Victoria University of Wellington, 2012)

Urban areas are quickly supplanting other land covers on a global scale as a direct result of a rapid human population growth and associated anthropogenic disturbances. Although the concept of a city as an ecosystem is now ...
Keystone Species on New Zealand Offshore Islands: Ecological Relationships of Seabirds, Rats, Reptiles and Invertebrates on Cook Strait Islands

Markwell, Timothy J (Victoria University of Wellington, 1999)

The influence of seabirds and rats on island ecosystems was measured to assess the applicability of the keystone species concept for ecology and conservation. Pitfall trapping for lizards and small invertebrates, soil ...
Kiwis Counting Kiwis: Biodiversity Monitoring on Private Land in New Zealand

Byrd, Jacki (Victoria University of Wellington, 2008)

This thesis seeks to determine what monitoring will measure the effectiveness of public funding for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity on private land in New Zealand. To establish this, four questions have been ...