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Purification and characterization of neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum type C 6813
(1985)The toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum type C 6813 (C-6813) was purified 1,009-fold from the culture supernatant in an overall yield of 30%. The specific toxicity was 1.1 X 10(7) mouse minimum lethal doses per mg of ... -
Purification and characterization of neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum type C 6813.
(University of Nairobi, 1985)No abstract available -
Purification and partial characterisation of goat placental IgG: A possible model for the study of human maternal-foetal interaction
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi,, 2000)Viviparous pregnancy in vertebrates is a major immunological puzzle. Ideally the maternal immune system should reject the foetus, which is antigenically different by virtue of its compliment of paternal genes and proteins. ... -
Purification and partial characterization of a thermo-stable lipoprotein ("antigen 880") of hydatid cyst fluid (HCF).
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi,, 1989)A purification procedure for a HCF thermo-stable lipoprotein designated as "Antigen 880" and subsequent characterization are described. The molecular weight and PI of the lipoprotein were shown to be 240,000 daltons and ... -
The purification of nitrate reductase of Achromobacter fischeri.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1963-02) -
The purification of nitrate reductase of Achromobacter fischeri.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 1963) -
A putative DNA helicase and novel oligoribonuclease in the Diachasmimorpha longicaudata entomopoxvirus (DlEPV).
(2003)Diachasmimorpha longicaudata entomopoxvirus (DlEPV) is a symbiotic entomopoxvirus (EPV) of the parasitic wasp Diachasmimorpha longicaudata. It has a double-stranded DNA genome of 250-300 kb and is >60% A-T rich. We describe ... -
Pygopagus separation surgery: Role of 3D printing
(Elsevier, 2019-03-18)Pygopagus twin separation surgeries can prove to be quite challenging especially when deciding the best surgical approach. Advancement in medical imaging allows proper planning and anticipation of difficult encounters ... -
Pyogenic meningitis in Nairobi children
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1988) -
Pyogenic thyroiditis at KNH
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1979)Although pyogenic thyroiditis is rare,the four cases have been seen and treated at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) over the last 10 years.This is a report of one of these cases detailing the clinical presentation and ... -
Pyomyositis in HIV: A Series of 12 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Pyomyositis is a bacterial infection of the large skeletal muscles presenting with muscle pain and swelling. It is commonly seen in the tropics but is being recognised more in end-stage HIV/AIDS. In HIV-associated ... -
Pyramidal neurones in pathological human motor cortex express nitric oxide synthase
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Patholog, 1996-07-19)The enzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate diaphorase (NADPH diaphorase) is widely used as a sensitive marker for indicating the presence of nitric oxide synthase in neurones. Pyramidal neurones in the healthy ... -
Pyrenes and pyrendiones from Uvaria lucida.
(2012)A chemical investigation of the chloroform extract of the roots of Uvaria ludida Benth. (Annonaceae), an important African traditional medicine, led to the isolation of six new compounds; three pyrenes, 2-hydroxy-1,8-dim ... -
Pyrexia of undetermined origin in children
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Pyrosequencing of the chaperonin-60 universal target as a tool for determining microbial community composition.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Manitoba, 2009-05)We compared dideoxy sequencing of cloned chaperonin-60 universal target (cpn60 UT) amplicons to pyrosequencing of amplicons derived from vaginal microbial communities. In samples pooled from a number of individuals, the ... -
Qualitative analysis of preoperative assessment practices in elective surgery at Kenyatta and mater hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Preoperative patient assessment practice has been reported to vary with institutions and individual perioperative nurses. Aim: To evaluate preoperative assessment practices in two selected hospitals. Methodology ... -
A qualitative and quantitative study of medical leadership and management: experiences, competencies, and development needs of doctor managers in the United Kingdom
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, 2011)Health-care systems need strong leadership if they are to be sustainable and responsive to the health needs of the future. There is little empirical and theoretical literature about how medical managers conceptualize ... -
Qualitative mid-term evaluation of a maternal, newborn and child health training and research capacity building program in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02)Program/Project Purpose Kenya has made small gains on morbidity and mortality for Maternal, Newborn, and child health (MNCH) over the last 25 years. Mortality rates remain high at 400 maternal deaths per 100,000 live ... -
Qualitative research with a Kenyan flavour
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, 1991)PIP: The Essential Drugs Program in Kenya's Ministry of Health included a qualitative research phase of focus group discussions (FGDs) to assess the communication needs in educating the public about responsible essential ... -
A qualitative study of barriers to consistent condom use among HIV-1 serodiscordant couples in Kenya.
(Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study explored barriers to consistent condom use among heterosexual HIV-1 serodiscordant couples who were aware of the HIV-1 serodiscordant status and had been informed about condom use as a risk reduction strategy. ...
