Megan Bester

Megan Bester

University of Pretoria

H-index: 25

Africa-South Africa

About Megan Bester

Megan Bester, With an exceptional h-index of 25 and a recent h-index of 20 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of Pretoria, specializes in the field of Applied cell biology, bio active molecules.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

Tryptophan End-Tagging Confers Antifungal Activity on a Tick-Derived Peptide by Triggering Reactive Oxygen Species Production

The potential antidiabetic properties of green and purple tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O Kuntze], purple tea ellagitannins, and urolithins

Bioactive Peptides from African Yam (AVIAIMF and GPADPF) and Taro (NGDF and NGNW) Reveal Multifunctional Antidiabetic Effects Using Biochemical and Cellular Models

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

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

Triterpenoids from Protorhus longifolia Exhibit Hypocholesterolemic Potential via Regulation of Cholesterol Biosynthesis and Stimulation of Low-Density …

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

Antifungal activity and mode of action of synthetic peptides derived from the tick OsDef2 defensin

Megan Bester Information

University

Position

Professor

Citations(all)

2204

Citations(since 2020)

1283

Cited By

1369

hIndex(all)

25

hIndex(since 2020)

20

i10Index(all)

47

i10Index(since 2020)

34

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University of Pretoria

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Megan Bester Skills & Research Interests

Applied cell biology

bio active molecules

Top articles of Megan Bester

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Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

Tryptophan End-Tagging Confers Antifungal Activity on a Tick-Derived Peptide by Triggering Reactive Oxygen Species Production

ACS omega

Court K Chiramba

Dalton S Möller

Christian D Lorenz

Rumbidzai R Chirombo

A James Mason

...

2024/3/19

The potential antidiabetic properties of green and purple tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O Kuntze], purple tea ellagitannins, and urolithins

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

M Tolmie

MJ Bester

JC Serem

M Nell

Z Apostolides

2023/6/12

Bioactive Peptides from African Yam (AVIAIMF and GPADPF) and Taro (NGDF and NGNW) Reveal Multifunctional Antidiabetic Effects Using Biochemical and Cellular Models

International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics

Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim

June Cheptoo Serem

Aliyu Dantani Abdullahi

Suleiman Aminu

Abubakar Babando Aliyu

...

2023/4/29

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

International Journal of Food Science

Innocentia Botlhale Magoshi

Anwani Wendy Nekhumbe

Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim

June Cheptoo Serem

Megan Jean Bester

2023/11/24

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

Ultrastructural Pathology

Maxine Draper

Megan Jean Bester

Mia-Jeanne Van Rooy

Hester Magdalena Oberholzer

2023/11/2

Triterpenoids from Protorhus longifolia Exhibit Hypocholesterolemic Potential via Regulation of Cholesterol Biosynthesis and Stimulation of Low-Density …

ACS omega

Musawenkosi Ndlovu

June C Serem

Mamoalosi A Selepe

Andrew R Opoku

Megan J Bester

...

2023/8/14

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

Toxicology and Industrial Health

Maxine Janse van Rensburg

Megan Jean Bester

Mia-Jeanne Van Rooy

Hester Magdalena Oberholzer

2023/8

Antifungal activity and mode of action of synthetic peptides derived from the tick OsDef2 defensin

Journal of Peptide Science

Kabuzi R Mbuayama

Helena Taute

Adam A Strӧmstedt

Megan J Bester

Anabella RM Gaspar

2022/5

Renal Papillary Necrosis (RPN) in an African Population: Disease Patterns, Relevant Pathways, and Management

Guy Roger Gaudji

Meshack Bida

Marius Conradie

Botle Precious Damane

Megan Jean Bester

2022/12/29

In-silico reverse docking and in-vitro studies identified curcumin, 18α-glycyrrhetinic acid, rosmarinic acid, and quercetin as inhibitors of α-glucosidase and pancreatic α …

Journal of Molecular Structure

Kadima Samuel Tshiyoyo

Megan Jean Bester

June C Serem

Zeno Apostolides

2022/10/15

Stability, morphology, and effects of in vitro digestion on the antioxidant properties of polyphenol inclusion complexes with-cyclodextrin

Molecules

Sunday Ntuli

Machel Leuschner

Megan J Bester

June C Serem

2022/6/14

The antioxidant activity of encapsulated polyphenols following in vitro gastrointestinal simulated digestion

Sunday Ntuli

Machel Leuschner

Megan Jean Bester

June Serem

2021

Antioxidant properties and inhibition of lipid formation in 3T3‐L1 adipocytes of in vitro digested mageu, a commercial sample

Journal of Food Biochemistry

Haleema Nathu

Kabuzi R Mbuyama

Martin Adarkwah‐Yiadom

June C Serem

Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim

...

2021/10

African green leafy vegetables health benefits beyond nutrition

SM Moyo

JC Serem

MJ Bester

V Mavumengwana

E Kayitesi

2021/8/18

Inhibition of α‐glucosidase and α‐amylase by herbal compounds for the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a validation of in silico reverse docking with in vitro enzyme assays

Journal of Diabetes

Morné Tolmie

Megan Jean Bester

Zeno Apostolides

2021/10

Adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to cadmium and mercury alone and in combination on the cardiac tissue and aorta of Sprague–Dawley rats

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A

Sandra Arbi

Megan Jean Bester

Liselle Pretorius

Hester Magdalena Oberholzer

2021/6/30

Effect of simulated in vitro upper gut digestion of processed cowpea beans on phenolic composition, antioxidant properties and cellular protection

Food Research International

Franklin B Apea-Bah

June C Serem

Megan J Bester

Kwaku G Duodu

Trust Beta

2021/12/1

Hydrothermal Processing and In Vitro Simulated Human Digestion Affects the Bioaccessibility and Bioactivity of Phenolic Compounds in African Pumpkin (Momordica balsamina) Leaves

Molecules

Siphosanele Mafa Moyo

June C Serem

Megan J Bester

Vuyo Mavumengwana

Eugenie Kayitesi

2021/8/27

Induction of hepatic portal fibrosis, mitochondria damage, and extracellular vesicle formation in Sprague-Dawley rats exposed to copper, manganese, and mercury, alone and in …

Ultrastructural Pathology

Priyanka Dhanraj

Chantelle Venter

Megan Jean Bester

Hester Magdalena Oberholzer

2020/3/3

The dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory activity and multifunctional antidiabetic properties of SQSPA: Structure–Activity relationship evaluated with alanine scanning

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim

June C Serem

Megan J Bester

Anabella RM Gaspar

2020/10/1

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