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Phytochemical investigation of four asphodelaceae plants for antiplasmodial principles
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the era of resistance to the available antimalarial drugs, the discovery of antiplasmodial compounds with novel mechanism of action is needed. In this regard, plants with documented traditional uses remain an important ... -
Phytochemical investigation of harrisonia abyssinica and thespesia garckeana for antiplasmodial and antimicrobial compounds.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Harrisonia abyssinica (Simaroubacea) and Thespesia garckeana (Malvaceae) have been used in folk medicine but there is no scientific data on them. This study therefore sought to investigate the phytochemical and microbial ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Psiadia Punctulata in Kenya
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)The genus Psiadia belongs to the family Compositae (Asteraceae), which is the largest plant family in the world. It is composed of some 60 species, which is distributed throughout the world. Phytochemical studies have ... -
Phytochemical investigation of resins from Commiphora holtziana (HAGAR) in kenya
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2009)Commiphora holtziana (Hagar in Somali) gum resms were extracted by steam distillation to separate essential oil, resins and gums. The resin component was extracted by methanol followed by acetone, ethyl acetate, ... -
Phytochemical investigation of selected millettia (leguminosae) and ochna (ochnaceae) species for anticancer activities
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Despite the availability of well established cancer therapies, death from cancer is common and is predicted to rise. There is evidence that natural products play a significant role in cancer therapy and prevention; with ... -
Phytochemical Investigation of Selected Plants in the Families Anacardiaceae and Easterner for Bioactive Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis describes an investigation of two plants from Anacardiaceae plant family namely Lannea rivae (Chiov) Sacleux and Lannea schweinfurthii (Engl.) Engl. and three other plants from Asteraceae family; Psiadia ... -
Phytochemical investigation of selected tephrosia species for antiplasmodial and anti-inflammatory principles
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Malaria is one of the major diseases affecting human beings, whose symptoms include pain and inflammation. It is caused by five Plasmodium species of which P. falciparum and P. vivax are the important causative agents of ... -
Phytochemical Investigation Of Tephrosia Rhodesica And Tephrosia Polyphylla For Antiplasmodial Principles.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The increasing problem of drug resistance of malaria parasites, adverse side effects and the question of affordability to the inhabitants of developing countries, call for different interventions including search for new ... -
Phytochemical investigation of the stem bark and the leaves of teclea simplicifolia for analgesic activity
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Phytochemical investigation of three erythrina species and tecleanobilis
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2012)The acetone extract of the root bark of Etythrina burttii showed in vitro antiplasmodial activity against the chloroquine sensitive (D6) and chloroquine resistant (W2) strains of Plasmodium [alcipanun with IC50 values ... -
Phytochemical Investigation Of Three Leguminosae Plants For Cancer Chemopreventive Agents
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cancer is one of the largest single and common causes of death in humans around the world. It is estimated to have claimed up to 8.2 million lives in the year 2012 and with an incidence of 14.1 million new cases. Plant ... -
Phytochemical investigation of zanthoxylum gilletii (rutaceae) for antiplasmodial biomolecules
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Currently, the problem of resistance posed by the malaria causing parasites to the available drugs, demands for collective scientific research to counter the recurrent problem. In addition to this, the malaria vector has ... -
Phytochemical investigation of zanthoxylum holstzianum for antimicrobial principles
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2012-06)As a response to the worldwide alarm of increased resistance of microbes to readily available antibiotics, the stem bark of Zanthoxylum holstzianum (Rutaceae) with no prior phytochemical report was investigated so as to ... -
Phytochemical Investigation Of Zanthoxylum Holstzianum For Antiplsmodial, Larvicidal And Antinociceptive Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In this study, secondary metabolites from the root and stem bark of Zanthoxylum holstzianum were evaluated for antiplasmodial and mosquito larvicidal activities. In addition, the anti-nociceptive activities of the crude ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Zanthoxylum Paracanthum and Zanthoxylum Chalybeum for cytotoxic principles against drug sensitive and multidrug resistant Leukemia cancer cell lines
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cancer statistics show that 13% of all death globally results from cancer. In Kenya, about 80,000 new cases of cancer are reported each year. From these new cases, about 50 people die every day as a result of cancer. To ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Zanthoxylum Usambarense
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2001)The genus Zanthoxylum belongs to the family Rutaceae. This Family comprises some 150 genera and over 1,600 plant species. In Kenya, the Rutaceae is represented by 28 species in 10 genera. The genus, sometimes referred ... -
Phytochemical screening of Kenyan rumex species as a possible source of purgatives
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 1984)Rumex species have been widely used around the world for anthelmintic and laxative purposes. In this country R. abyssinicus, R. bequaertii and R. usambarensis are reputed as useful for the same purposes in traditiona ... -
Phytochemical studies on some aloe species of the saponariae group.
(School of Biological Sciences, 1991-06)The taxa Aloe with its more than 350 species are widely distributed in Tropical Africa. They have found wide recognition for their cosmetic and medicinal uses. The taxonomic irregularities and the inadequacy of ... -
Phytochemical Study of Selected Dracaena Species for Anti-inflammatory and Anticancer Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Chronic inflammation is associated with the onset of chronic disorders such as cancer. The currently available anti-inflammatory and anticancer drugs are associated with diverse undesirable side effects. Hence, search for ... -
Phytochemistry and bioactivity investigations of three Kenyan croton species
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Three Kenyan Croton species, C. megalocarpoides Friis and Gilbert, C. alienus Pax and C. sylvaticus Hochst were investigated for their phytochemistry and biological activity relevancies. Anti-microbial activity evaluation ...