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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. ...
Oral health status among Kenyans in a rural arid setting: dental caries experience and knowledge on its causes.East Afr Med J. 2006 Feb;83(2):100-5.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
No abstract available
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., ...
IL-7Ralpha expression on DC4+ T lymphocytes decreases with HIV disease progression and inversely correlates with immune activation
(University of nairobi, 2006)
Many factors can influence the rate of HIV disease progression, including those that maintain T cell homeostasis. One key homeostatic regulator is the IL-7 receptor (IL-7R). Previous studies have shown IL-7R expression ...
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma with uterine inversion: case report. East Afr Med J. 2006 Mar;83(3):110-3.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
No abstract available
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 ...