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Two polymethoxylated flavonoids with antioxidant activities and a rearranged clerodane diterpenoid from the leaf exudates of Microglossa pyrifolia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)
Three novel compounds; two polymethoxylated flavonoids, 5,7,4′-trihydroxy-3,8,3′,5′-tetramethoxyflavone (1), 5,7,3′-trihydroxy-3,8,4′,5′-trimethoxyflavone (2), and a clerodane diterpenoid; 8-acetoxyisochiliolide lactone ...
Repellent Activities of Essential Oils of Some Plants Used Traditionally to Control the Brown Ear Tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)
Essential oils of eight plants, selected after an ethnobotanical survey conducted in Bukusu community in Bungoma County, western Kenya (Tagetes minuta, Tithonia diversifolia, Juniperus procera, Solanecio mannii, Senna ...
Decadal trends and common dynamics of the bio-optical and thermal characteristics of the african great lakes.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)
The Great Lakes of East Africa are among the world's most important freshwater ecosystems. Despite their importance in providing vital resources and ecosystem services, the impact of regional and global environmental drivers ...
Proximate composition of Rastrineobola argentea (Dagaa) of Lake Victoria-Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Proximate composition analysis for crude lipid content, crude protein content, moisture content, total
ash content and dry weight of Dagaa (Rastrineobola argentea): a small pelagic fish which constitutes
one of the main ...
Antifungal activity, brine shrimp cytotoxicity and phytochemical screening of gladiolus watsonoides baker (iridaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Plants and plant products are by far the most utilized by humans as source of medicine. They are used by various cultures in
various ways.
Although
the beginning of the usage was by trial and error, accessibility may ...
Surface Modified Electrodes Used In Cyclic Voltammetric Profiling Of Quinine An Anti - Malarial Drug
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)
In this paper electrochemical profiling of quinine, an effective anti
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malarial drug administered to
humans, was done using primarily the very versatile el
ectrochemical technique
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cyclic voltammetry. In ...
Determination of selected micro and macronutrients in sugarcane growing soils at Kakamega north district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Kakamega North district is situated in Kakamega County in the western region of the Republic of
Kenya. It is a major sugarcane producing area. The soils in the area were analyzed for selected macro and
micronutrients. ...
Electrochemical Characterization of Amoxycillin, a Broad Spectrum Antibiotic on a Bentonite Host Matrix, Using Cyclic Voltammetry
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)
In this paper we report on the redox properties of amoxycillin , a broad spectrum anti biotic. on a bentonite modified working electrode. The CV obtained with ethanol is well defined and quasi reversible suggesting fast ...
Perceived risk factors and risk pathways of Rift Valley fever in cattle in Ijara district, Kenya: original research
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Ijara district in Kenya was one of the hotspots of Rift Valley fever (RVF) during the 2006/2007 outbreak, which led to human and animal deaths causing major economic losses. The main constraint for the control and prevention ...
Phylogeny Of Suckermouth Catfishes (mochokidae: Chiloglanis) From Kenya: The Utility Of Growth Hormone Introns In Species Level Phylogenies.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)
African suckermouth catfishes (Mochokidae: Chiloglanis) occur in freshwater throughout tropical Africa. Specimens from all major drainages across Kenya were collected over three field seasons. Here we present a phylogeny ...