Megan J. Bester

Pretoria, GT 0002, South Africa

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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Tyrosine-capped gold nanoparticles enable cysteine-free peptide loading, enhancing the antipseudomonal efficacy of scorpion-derived AamAP1-Lys-NH2 in a burn wound infection model.

Tyrosine-capped gold nanoparticles enable cysteine-free peptide loading, enhancing the antipseudomonal efficacy of scorpion-derived AamAP1-Lys-NH2 in a burn wound infection model.

Journal: Journal of materials chemistry. B

Published: June 22, 2026

Gold Nanoparticles Coated With the Antimicrobial Peptide Os-C(W5): Anticandidal and Biological Activity.

Gold Nanoparticles Coated With the Antimicrobial Peptide Os-C(W5): Anticandidal and Biological Activity.

Journal: Journal of peptide science : an official publication of the European Peptide Society

Published: May 15, 2026

Alleviation of adverse effects associated with α-glucosidase inhibitors by Ocimum basilicum L., Matricaria chamomilla L., and Salvia officinalis L. reveals novel selective inhibition of Bacillus α-glucosidase by acarbose.

Alleviation of adverse effects associated with α-glucosidase inhibitors by Ocimum basilicum L., Matricaria chamomilla L., and Salvia officinalis L. reveals novel selective inhibition of Bacillus α-glucosidase by acarbose.

Journal: Journal of ethnopharmacology

Published: November 19, 2025

In silico and in vitro evaluation of flavonoid derivatives for diabetes management: molecular dynamics, and enzyme kinetics for pancreatic alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase.

In silico and in vitro evaluation of flavonoid derivatives for diabetes management: molecular dynamics, and enzyme kinetics for pancreatic alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase.

Journal: In silico pharmacology

Published: August 11, 2025

Enhanced Gram-Negative Membrane Disruption and In Vivo Efficacy via Lysine-Arginine Enrichment of Opis16a.

Enhanced Gram-Negative Membrane Disruption and In Vivo Efficacy via Lysine-Arginine Enrichment of Opis16a.

Journal: ACS medicinal chemistry letters

Published: January 28, 2025

Carboxy-Amidated AamAP1-Lys has Superior Conformational Flexibility and Accelerated Killing of Gram-Negative Bacteria.

Carboxy-Amidated AamAP1-Lys has Superior Conformational Flexibility and Accelerated Killing of Gram-Negative Bacteria.

Journal: Biochemistry

Published: January 28, 2025

Unilateral superior vena cava syndrome: An uncommon complication of a commonly used procedure.

Unilateral superior vena cava syndrome: An uncommon complication of a commonly used procedure.

Journal: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde

Published: June 30, 2024

Two Triterpenoids, ARM-2 and RA-5, From Protorhus longifolia Exhibit the Potential to Modulate Lipolysis and Lipogenesis in Cultured 3T3-L1 Adipocytes.

Two Triterpenoids, ARM-2 and RA-5, From Protorhus longifolia Exhibit the Potential to Modulate Lipolysis and Lipogenesis in Cultured 3T3-L1 Adipocytes.

Journal: Journal of lipids

Published: April 11, 2024

Adverse neurological effects after exposure to copper, manganese, and mercury mixtures in a Spraque-Dawley rat model: an ultrastructural investigation.

Adverse neurological effects after exposure to copper, manganese, and mercury mixtures in a Spraque-Dawley rat model: an ultrastructural investigation.

Journal: Ultrastructural pathology

Published: October 18, 2023

Adverse effects of copper, manganese and mercury, alone and in mixtures on the aorta and heart of Spraque-Dawley rats.

Adverse effects of copper, manganese and mercury, alone and in mixtures on the aorta and heart of Spraque-Dawley rats.

Journal: Toxicology and industrial health

Published: June 04, 2023

In silico docking and ADMET studies on clinical targets for type 2 diabetes correlated to in vitro inhibition of pancreatic alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase by rutin, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, and vanillin.

In silico docking and ADMET studies on clinical targets for type 2 diabetes correlated to in vitro inhibition of pancreatic alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase by rutin, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, and vanillin.

Journal: In silico pharmacology

Published: April 28, 2023

Gastrointestinal Effects on the Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Properties of South African Fynbos Honey.

Gastrointestinal Effects on the Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Properties of South African Fynbos Honey.

Journal: International journal of food science

Published: March 08, 2023

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