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Nutritional Analysis, In Vitro Antioxidant Activity and Hepatoprotective Potential of Solanum Villosum Linn. and Solanum Scabrum Mill. Methanol Leaves Extracts
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Drug induced liver injury (DILI) is caused by prescribed drugs, herbs and various xenobiotics resulting in liver malfunctions. It remains a principal challenge associated with prescribed drugs and a leading basis for ... -
Taxonomy, Distribution and Host Range of Cuscuta Species Across Kenyan Ecosystems
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A largely unreported and ever-expanding infestation of African ecosystems by dodders (Cuscuta spp.) portends for severe threats to food security and economic livelihoods on the African continent. Dodders are noxious parasitic ... -
Phytochemical Quantification, Anthelmintic, Antioxidant and Acute Toxicity Properties of Dichloromethane Extracts of Maytenus Senegalensis and Dalbergia Melanoxylon
(2022)Maytenus senegalensis was traditionally used as a therapeutic option against chest pains and anthelmintic while Dalbelgia melanoxylon was used to treat anthelmintic. However, their anthelmintic potentials, antioxidant ... -
Phytochemical Profiles, Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Activities of Carissa Edulis (Forssk.) Vahl) and Pappea Capensis (L.) Extracts
(2022)Cancer mortality is a global concern. In Kenya, cancer is ranked third cause of death. Incidence rates for breast and prostate cancers exceed those of other forms of cancer. Reactive species are implicated in all aspect ... -
Somatic Embryogenesis and Genetic Engineering of Banana with Elongation Factor Receptor Gene for Resistance to Banana Xanthomonas Wilt
(2022)Banana is among the top ten most important food crops worldwide in production and consumption. However, its production is threatened by several phytopathogens. Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW), caused by Xanthomonas campestris ... -
Taxonomy, Distribution and Host Range of Cuscuta Species Across Kenyan Ecosystems
(2022)A largely unreported and ever-expanding infestation of African ecosystems by dodders (Cuscuta spp.) portends for severe threats to food security and economic livelihoods on the African continent. Dodders are noxious parasitic ... -
Phytochemical, Anti-Inflammatory, Antinociceptive, Antipyretic and Toxicity Analysis of Dichloromethane and Methanol Extracts of Five Selected Plants Using Animal Model
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Inflammation results from irritants causing body injury. Pain is discomfort associated with illness or injury while pyrexia can be defined as elevated body temperature. Common conventional anti-inflammatory, analgesic and ... -
Genetic Diversity of Ralstonia Solanacearum in Kenyan Highlands and Lowlands and Its Management Using Selected Soil Amendments on Solanaceous Crops
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Ralstonia solanacearum causes bacterial wilt disease, leading to significant losses of economic crops worldwide. There is a need, therefore, to generate knowledge on the management of bacteria wilt through various soil ... -
Phytochemical, Anti-Inflammatory, Antinociceptive, Antipyretic and Toxicity Analysis of Dichloromethane and Methanol Extracts of Five Selected Plants Using Animal Model
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Inflammation results from irritants causing body injury. Pain is discomfort associated with illness or injury while pyrexia can be defined as elevated body temperature. Common conventional anti-inflammatory, analgesic ... -
Phytochemical Profiles and Bioefficacy of Selected Organic Leaf Extracts of Tithonia Diversifolia and Vernonia Lasiopus against Sitophilus Zeamais
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Maize is among the worlds most important crops. Uses of maize include human consumption, livestock feed as well as raw material for industrial processing. There are a number of pest that attack maize and contribute to grain ... -
Antidiabetic Properties and Safety of Aqueous Extracts of Triticum Aestivum, Hordeum Vulgare, Urtica Massaica and Cynanchum Viminale in a Rat Model
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The primary goal in the management of diabetes mellitus is to realize normoglycemia as much as possible. In conventional medicine, oral insulin secretagogues and parenteral insulin are used as hypoglycemic agents. However, ... -
Changes in Serum Levels of Haematological and Biochemical Parameters, Erythropoietin and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in HIV-Infected Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)There were between 31.6 million and 44.5 million HIV infected people globally by the year 2019, 70% of them in sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya harbored 1.6 million. Anaemia is the most common complications in HIV. Erythropoietin, ... -
Induction of Molecular and Physiologic Changes in Larvae and Adult Anopheles Gambiae s.s. Mosquito by Murraya Koenigii Leaf Phytochemicals
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Plant-based constituents have been proposed as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides for control of mosquito vectors of malaria. These synthetic products are increasingly becoming problematic mainly due ... -
Phytogeography, Population Structure and Phytochemical Analysis of the Afromontane Endemic Prunus Africana (Hook.f. Kalkman)
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Prunus africana is a highly valued Afromontane species for its bark whose products are used for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Increasing demand of P. africana bark has led to overharvesting of the species ... -
Enhancing Tripartite Symbiosis between Soybean, Bradyrhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungiunder Contrasting Farm Management Practices in Tharaka-Nithi County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Organic farming is gaining popularity as agronomically and environmentally sound soil management strategy with the potential to enhance soil microbial diversity and fertility, environmental quality and sustainable crop ...
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Nutritional Analysis, In Vitro Antioxidant Activity and Hepatoprotective Potential of Solanum Villosum Linn. and Solanum Scabrum Mill. Methanol Leaves Extracts
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Drug induced liver injury (DILI) is caused by prescribed drugs, herbs and various xenobiotics resulting in liver malfunctions. It remains a principal challenge associated with prescribed drugs and a leading basis for ... -
Taxonomy, Distribution and Host Range of Cuscuta Species Across Kenyan Ecosystems
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A largely unreported and ever-expanding infestation of African ecosystems by dodders (Cuscuta spp.) portends for severe threats to food security and economic livelihoods on the African continent. Dodders are noxious parasitic ... -
Phytochemical Quantification, Anthelmintic, Antioxidant and Acute Toxicity Properties of Dichloromethane Extracts of Maytenus Senegalensis and Dalbergia Melanoxylon
(2022)Maytenus senegalensis was traditionally used as a therapeutic option against chest pains and anthelmintic while Dalbelgia melanoxylon was used to treat anthelmintic. However, their anthelmintic potentials, antioxidant ... -
Phytochemical Profiles, Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Activities of Carissa Edulis (Forssk.) Vahl) and Pappea Capensis (L.) Extracts
(2022)Cancer mortality is a global concern. In Kenya, cancer is ranked third cause of death. Incidence rates for breast and prostate cancers exceed those of other forms of cancer. Reactive species are implicated in all aspect ... -
Somatic Embryogenesis and Genetic Engineering of Banana with Elongation Factor Receptor Gene for Resistance to Banana Xanthomonas Wilt
(2022)Banana is among the top ten most important food crops worldwide in production and consumption. However, its production is threatened by several phytopathogens. Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW), caused by Xanthomonas campestris ... -
Taxonomy, Distribution and Host Range of Cuscuta Species Across Kenyan Ecosystems
(2022)A largely unreported and ever-expanding infestation of African ecosystems by dodders (Cuscuta spp.) portends for severe threats to food security and economic livelihoods on the African continent. Dodders are noxious parasitic ... -
Phytochemical, Anti-Inflammatory, Antinociceptive, Antipyretic and Toxicity Analysis of Dichloromethane and Methanol Extracts of Five Selected Plants Using Animal Model
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Inflammation results from irritants causing body injury. Pain is discomfort associated with illness or injury while pyrexia can be defined as elevated body temperature. Common conventional anti-inflammatory, analgesic and ... -
Genetic Diversity of Ralstonia Solanacearum in Kenyan Highlands and Lowlands and Its Management Using Selected Soil Amendments on Solanaceous Crops
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Ralstonia solanacearum causes bacterial wilt disease, leading to significant losses of economic crops worldwide. There is a need, therefore, to generate knowledge on the management of bacteria wilt through various soil ... -
Phytochemical, Anti-Inflammatory, Antinociceptive, Antipyretic and Toxicity Analysis of Dichloromethane and Methanol Extracts of Five Selected Plants Using Animal Model
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Inflammation results from irritants causing body injury. Pain is discomfort associated with illness or injury while pyrexia can be defined as elevated body temperature. Common conventional anti-inflammatory, analgesic ... -
Phytochemical Profiles and Bioefficacy of Selected Organic Leaf Extracts of Tithonia Diversifolia and Vernonia Lasiopus against Sitophilus Zeamais
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Maize is among the worlds most important crops. Uses of maize include human consumption, livestock feed as well as raw material for industrial processing. There are a number of pest that attack maize and contribute to grain ... -
Antidiabetic Properties and Safety of Aqueous Extracts of Triticum Aestivum, Hordeum Vulgare, Urtica Massaica and Cynanchum Viminale in a Rat Model
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The primary goal in the management of diabetes mellitus is to realize normoglycemia as much as possible. In conventional medicine, oral insulin secretagogues and parenteral insulin are used as hypoglycemic agents. However, ... -
Changes in Serum Levels of Haematological and Biochemical Parameters, Erythropoietin and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in HIV-Infected Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)There were between 31.6 million and 44.5 million HIV infected people globally by the year 2019, 70% of them in sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya harbored 1.6 million. Anaemia is the most common complications in HIV. Erythropoietin, ... -
Induction of Molecular and Physiologic Changes in Larvae and Adult Anopheles Gambiae s.s. Mosquito by Murraya Koenigii Leaf Phytochemicals
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Plant-based constituents have been proposed as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides for control of mosquito vectors of malaria. These synthetic products are increasingly becoming problematic mainly due ... -
Phytogeography, Population Structure and Phytochemical Analysis of the Afromontane Endemic Prunus Africana (Hook.f. Kalkman)
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Prunus africana is a highly valued Afromontane species for its bark whose products are used for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Increasing demand of P. africana bark has led to overharvesting of the species ... -
Enhancing Tripartite Symbiosis between Soybean, Bradyrhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungiunder Contrasting Farm Management Practices in Tharaka-Nithi County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Organic farming is gaining popularity as agronomically and environmentally sound soil management strategy with the potential to enhance soil microbial diversity and fertility, environmental quality and sustainable crop ... -
Phytochemical Profile, Antipyretic, Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Dichloromethane Leaf Extracts of Eucalyptus Globulus (Labill) and Senna Didymobotrya (Fresenius)
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Pain,fever and inflammation are managed using synthetic drugs, which are associated with many undesirable effects. Herbal medicines form an alternative therapy to synthetic drugs since they possess fewer side effects. ... -
Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Zoonotic Nontuberculous Mycobacteria among Dromedary Camels and Household Members in Samburu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Zoonotic nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) cross infect a wide range of domestic animals, wildlife and man causing various diseases. Despite the public health implications associated with mycobacterial infection and the ... -
Anti-Obesity, Cognitive Enhancing, Neurobehavioral, Antioxidant Effects And Phytochemical Profile Of Dichloromethane Leaf Extract Of Gnidia Glauca (Fresen)
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Obesity is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased adipose tissue mass due to positive energy balance. The epidemic of obesity is currently on the rise probably due to increasingly sedentary lifestyles ... -
Evaluation of Genetic Diversity, Drug Resistance Mutational and Cytokine Patterns on Hepatotoxicity Markers among Hiv Patients in Northwest Region, Cameroon
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) has been known to cause hepatotoxicity despite its benefit to improve the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infections. However, the impact of HAART on HIV subtypes, ... -
Profiles, Diversity and Antibiotic Response Patterns of Bacterial Isolates from Fish and Processed Fish Products Retailed in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-07)Fish contain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s), vitamins and other micronutrients. However, fish and seafood rank among foods highly associated with food borne disease outbreaks especially in poor hygienic ...
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