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Inhibition of double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase strongly decreases cytokine production and release in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with Alzheimer's disease.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder, is the most common form of dementia in the elderly individuals. Among the pathogenic mechanisms in AD, chronic systemic inflammation is described and characterized ...
Neuronal hypertrophy and mast cells in histologically negative, clinically diagnosed acute appendicitis: a quantitative immunophenotypical analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
INTRODUCTION AND AIM:
In about 20-25% of appendicectomies performed for clinically suspected acute appendicitis, definite morphological changes are lacking on histopathological examination. The present study was done ...
Effect of Thidiazuron, NAA and BAP on in vitro propagation of Alstroemeria aurantiaca cv. Rosita from shoot tip explants
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The objective of the study was to evaluate the potency of Thidiazuron (TDZ) as a
plant growth regulator when compared to combined auxin (NAA) and cytokinin
(BAP) in evoking morphogenic responses from Alstroemeria aurantiaca ...
Does the environment in which ICT-based market information services (MIS) projects operate affect their performance? Experiences from Kenya
(2010)
The need to provide agricultural information to farmers has led to emergence of numerous ICTbased
MIS projects in developing country. These projects aim at promoting commercialization of
smallholder agriculture and ...
Alpha-Lactalbumin: Its Production Technologies and Bioactive Peptides
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02-16)
Alpha-lactalbumin (α-La), a globular protein found in all mammalian milk, has been used as an ingredient in infant formulas. The protein can be isolated from milk using chromatography/gel filtration, membrane separation, ...
Is the Pedestrian an Endangered Road User? A Descriptive Account of Pedestrian Musculoskeletal Injuries
(2010)
Background: Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Road traffic crashes are
causative in majority of these cases. Pedestrians are vulnerable to injury in all types of collisions.
This paper ...
Political Violence In Kenya And Local Churches’ Responses: The Case Of The 2007 Post- Election Crisis
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
In 27 December 2007, Kenyans went to the polls to e
lect their presidential, parliamentary, and
civic leaders. This general election was described
as replete with serious anomalies—a situation
that continues to raise ...
Evaluation of Border Crops against Infestation and Damage of Cabbage by Diamondback Moth ( Plutella xylostella
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
Hasheela, E.B.S., Nderitu, J.H., Olubayo, F.M., and
Kasina, M. 2010.
Evaluation of border crops
against infestation and damage of cabbage by
diamondback moth (
Plutella xylostella
). Tunisian
Journal of Plant ...
Comparative functional structure of the olfactory mucosa in the domestic dog and sheep.
(2010)
Olfactory acuity differs among animal species depending on age and dependence on smell. However, the attendant functional anatomy has not been elucidated. We sought to determine the functional structure of the olfactory ...
Governance and Prima Facie Refugee Status Determination: Clarifying the Boundaries of Temporary Protection, Group Determination, and Mass Influx
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The governance of the refugee regime requires conceptual clarity. An essential part of that regime is the conduct of refugee status determination. One form of refugee status determination is widely conducted but is poorly ...