Dr. Mamello Sekhoacha

Research Scientist
University of Free State Business School, South Africa


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmacology from University of Cape Town, South Africa

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
Drug Discovery
Drug Development
Malarial Teratment
Antibacterial Drugs

Selected Publications

  1. Kadhila, N.P., M. Sekhoacha, M. Tselanyane and K.C. Chinsembu, 2018. Antiplasmodial activities in mushrooms. Int. J. Vector Borne Dis., 108: 139-142.

  2. Catarino Pires, P.D.P., M. Sekhoacha, M. Matsabisa, M. Tselanyane, A.F. Vinha and M.O. Soares, 2017. Antibacterial and Antimalarial Activity of Angolan Cymbopogon citrates Essential Oil. A. Mendez-Vilas, Formatex Research Center, South Africa, pp: 62-67.

  3. Pedro, C.P., S. Mamello, M. Gilbert, M.O. Soares and M. Machado, 2016. Cytotoxicity effects and mechanisms of action of Cymbopogon citratus essential oils against pathogens. EC Pharmacol. Toxicol., 2: 251-262.
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  4. Da, O., R.S. Yerbanga, M. Traore/Coulibaly, B.K. Koama and Z. Kabre et al., 2016. Evaluation of the antiplasmodial activity and lethality of the leaf extract of Cassia alata L. (Fabaceae). Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 19: 171-178.
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  5. Sarkar, R., S.K. Chaudhary, A. Sharma, K.K. Yadav and N.K. Nema et al., 2014. Anti-biofilm activity of Marula-a study with the standardized bark extract. J. Ethnopharmacol., 154: 170-175.
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  6. Sarkar, R., S.K. Chaudhary, A. Sharma, K.K. Yadav and N.K. Nema et al., 2014. Anti-Biofilm Activity of Marula- A Study with the Standardized Bark Extract. In: Medicinal Plants for Holistic Health and Well-Being, Lall, N. (Ed.)., Mica Halev, USA., pp: 250.

  7. Da, O., M. Traore/Coulibaly, R.S. Yerbanga, B. Koama and N. Ouedraogo et al., 2014. Antiplasmodial and antioxidant activities of saye: A traditional herbal remedy for malaria. Am. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 4: 155-166.
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  8. Matsabisa, M.G., M.P. Sekhoacha, O. Ibrahim, P. Moodley and M. Faber, 2012. Nutritional content and a phase-I safety clinical trial of a herbal-nutritional supplement (Imuniti) with putative immune-modulating properties. Afr. J. Tradit. Complement. Altern. Med., 9: 19-23.
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  9. Sekhoacha, M., W. Campbell and P. Smith, 2009. In vitro and in vivo antimalarial activity of DMC extract of agathosma betulina. Afr. J. Tradit. Complement. Altern. Med., 6: 323-324.
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  10. Sekhoacha, M., B. Campbell, T. Seaman and P. Smith, 2007. Isolation of an antiplasmodially active sesquiterpene lactone from South African indigenous medicinal plant Warbugia salutaris. S. Afr. J. Bot., 73: 311-312.
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