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The development of novel fuel dehydrating icing inhibitors (2015)
Thesis
Repetto, S. L. The development of novel fuel dehydrating icing inhibitors. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7512199

Dissolved water is a normal component of jet fuel which is vapourised during combustion; however, free water is a contaminant that can starve engines, freeze to form ice crystals capable of blocking fuel feeds, support microbial growth, and contribut... Read More about The development of novel fuel dehydrating icing inhibitors.

The design, development and application of novel, screen-printed amperometric glutamate biosensors (2015)
Thesis
Hughes, G. The design, development and application of novel, screen-printed amperometric glutamate biosensors. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/803754

The aim of the studies presented in this thesis was to develop a screen-printed electrochemical biosensor for the measurement of glutamate and to apply this device to the determination of the analyte in food, serum and toxicity studies. Chapter 1... Read More about The design, development and application of novel, screen-printed amperometric glutamate biosensors.

The expression of alternative splice variants of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in invasive breast cancer and cell line models (2015)
Thesis
Nkwam, E. The expression of alternative splice variants of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in invasive breast cancer and cell line models. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/835250

The Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) is an oncogene expressed in 25-30% of invasive breast cancers. The HER2 gene encodes an 185kDa transmembrane protein with tyrosine kinase activity. Gene amplification or protein expression of HER2 i... Read More about The expression of alternative splice variants of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in invasive breast cancer and cell line models.

Hormonal and genetic regulation of prostate cancer in Caucasian and Malaysian Chinese ethnic groups (2015)
Thesis
Kuppusamy, S. Hormonal and genetic regulation of prostate cancer in Caucasian and Malaysian Chinese ethnic groups. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/835727

Introduction Prostate Cancer (PC) is the most common cancer in men and the second biggest cause of cancer-related death of men in the Western world. There are significant ethnic differences in the incidence of PC between African Americans, Caucas... Read More about Hormonal and genetic regulation of prostate cancer in Caucasian and Malaysian Chinese ethnic groups.

Suppression of microdochium nivale by phosphite in cool-season amenity turfgrasses (2015)
Thesis
Dempsey, J. J. Suppression of microdochium nivale by phosphite in cool-season amenity turfgrasses. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/838673

The ascomycete fungus Microdochium nivale (Fr.) Samuels and Hallett (teleomorph Monographella nivalis (Schafnitt) is one of the most ubiquitous and damaging pathogens of cool-season amenity turfgrasses. Current control measures rely on inputs of chem... Read More about Suppression of microdochium nivale by phosphite in cool-season amenity turfgrasses.

The development of electrochemical biosensors for cholesterol (2015)
Thesis
Ahmadraji, T. The development of electrochemical biosensors for cholesterol. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/839336

Coronary vascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death worldwide. According to a WHO report and global and regional projections of mortality and burden of disease, by 2030, the number of people dying from heart disease and stroke will incre... Read More about The development of electrochemical biosensors for cholesterol.

The expression of toll-like receptors in B-chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (2015)
Thesis
Oakes, N. The expression of toll-like receptors in B-chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/839436

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is the most common form of Leukaemia in the Western world and has a highly variable clinical course. Continuing advances in the range of therapeutic options available to clinicians require reliable prognostic indic... Read More about The expression of toll-like receptors in B-chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.