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Regeneration-Competent And -Incompetent Murids Differ In Neutrophil Quantity And Function
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Regeneration is rare in mammals, but spiny mice (Acomys spp.) naturally regenerate skin and ear holes. Inflammation is thought to inhibit regeneration during wound healing, but aspects of inflammation contribute to both ...
The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implications for management of dental caries in low‐ and middle‐income countries
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
BACKGROUND Dental caries has become a ubiquitous public health problem despite overwhelming evidence that it is preventable1,2. Petersen reported that virtually all populations are affected globally, with 60%–90% of ...
Cytotoxicity Of Isoflavones And Biflavonoids From Ormocarpum Kirkii Towards Multi-factorial Drug Resistant Cancer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background
While incidences of cancer are continuously increasing, drug resistance of malignant cells is observed towards almost all pharmaceuticals. Several isoflavonoids and flavonoids are known for their cytotoxicity ...
Comparison Of Aqueous And Enzymatic Extraction In Combination With Sequential Filtration For The Profiling Of Selected Trace Elements In Medicinal Plants From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This work presents results for the profiling of eight essential elements (Co, Cu, Ni, V, Mo, Mn, Zn and Cr) in aqueous and enzymatic extracts of eight anti-diabetic medicinal plants, used by Traditional Medicine Practitioners ...
Vegetative compatibility and phenotypic characterization as a means of determining genetic diversity of Aspergillus flavus isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
oxigenic Aspergillus species produce mycotoxins that are carcinogenic, hepatotoxic and teratogenic immunosuppressing agents in both human and animals. Kenya frequently experiences outbreaks of aflatoxicosis with the worst ...
Naphthalene Derivatives from the Roots of Pentas parvifolia and Pentas bussei
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The phytochemical investigation of the CH2Cl2/MeOH (1:1) extract of the roots of Pentas parvifolia led to the isolation of three new naphthalenes, parvinaphthols A (1), B (2), and C (3), two known anthraquinones, and five ...
Fever of unknown origin: A rheumatologic perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) is a syndrome defined by persistent fevers above 38.30C that lasts for longer than 3 weeks with no obvious source. It usually poses a diagnostic challenge to the clinician.
We describe a ...
Improving Literacy Instruction In Kenya Through Teacher Professional Development And Text Messages Support: A Cluster Randomized Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
We evaluated a program to improve literacy instruction on the Kenyan coast using training workshops, semiscripted lesson plans, and weekly text-message support for teachers to understand its impact on students' literacy ...
Near Real-time Tropospheric Water Vapour Profiling Using A Ground-based GPS Receiver
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This article presents a remote-sensing tool employing an artificial neural networks algorithm for near real-time determination of the relative humidity (RH) profile above a site using global positioning system (GPS) data ...
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the anatomical variants of the left colic artery.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
PURPOSE:
To provide a comprehensive evidence-based assessment of the anatomical variations of the left colic artery (LCA).
METHODS:
A thorough systematic search of literature up until the 1st April 2019 was conducted ...