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Common conditions leading to cattle carcass and offal condemnations at 3 abattoirs in the Western Province of Zambia and their zoonotic implications to consumers
(2006)
From a total of 32 717 cattle slaughtered, 183 whole carcass condemnations were attributable to 9 diseases and conditions, namely, tuberculosis (TB), cysticercosls, emaciation, generalised lymphadenitis, jaundice, abscesses, ...
Essential oil of cymbopogon winterianus jowitt from Tanzania: Composition and antimicrobial activity
(2006)
The hydro-distilled essential oil (1.6%) offresh aerial parts of wild Cymhopogon winterianus Jowitt was analyzed by GC-MS. Fifty compounds representing 96.5% of the oil were identified. The main components of the oil were ...
Novel Approach For Differential Diagnosis Of Hiv Infections In The Face Of Vaccine-generated Antibodies: Utility For Detection Of Diverse Hiv-1 Subtypes.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Because increasing numbers of HIV vaccine candidates are being tested globally, it is essential to differentiate vaccine- from virus-induced antibodies. Most of the currently tested vaccines contain multiple viral components. ...
In vitro study of the effects of khat (Catha edulis Forsk) extract on isolated mouse interstitial cells
(2006)
30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) and cell viability as well as testosterone concentration measured at 30 min intervals over a 3 h incubation period. High
concentrations of khat extract (30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) significantly inhibited ...
A Deletion Defining A Common Asian Lineage Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Associates With Immune Subversion.
(University of Nairobi, 2006-10)
Six major lineages of Mycobacterium tuberculosis appear preferentially transmitted amongst distinct ethnic groups. We identified a deletion affecting Rv1519 in CH, a strain isolated from a large outbreak in Leicester U.K., ...
Sickle cell disease in surgery
(2006-10-01)
Influence of hepatitis B virus genotypes on the intra- and extracellular expression of viral DNA and antigens.
(2006)
Various genotypes of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) induce liver disease of distinct severity, but the underlying virological differences are not well defined. Huh7 cells were transfected with plasmids carrying 1.24-fold the ...
HIV impact on acute morbidity and pelvic tumor control following radiotherapy for cervical cancer.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the impact of HIV infection on acute morbidity and pelvic tumor control following external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for cervical cancer.
METHOD:
218 patients receiving EBRT who also had ...
The effects of HIV-1 Tat protein on cell cycle during cervical carcinogenesis
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The role of HPV in the carcinogenesis of intraepithelial and invasive anogenital lesions is currently well established. E6 and E7 oncoproteins of high-risk HPV genotypes are known to inactivate p53 and pRb pathways. Several ...
Hydrogen peroxide degradation by immobilized cells of alkaliphilic Bacillus halodurans
(2006)
Whole cells of Bacillus halodurans LBK 261 were used as a source of catalase for degradation of hydrogen peroxide. The organism, B. halodurans grown at 55°C and pH 10, yielded a maximum catalase activity of 275 U g−1 (wet ...