Search Results - "Amwayi, Peris"
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Comparative in silico study of congocidine congeners as potential inhibitors of African swine fever virus
Published in PloS one (28-08-2019)“…African swine fever virus (ASFV) infection is fatal in domesticated pigs, with a mortality rate approaching 100%. This may result in economic losses and…”
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Assessment of genetic diversity of pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.) from western Kenya using SSR molecular markers
Published in Molecular biology reports (01-03-2021)“…Pumpkins ( Cucurbita spp.) are among most neglected and underutilized crops cultivated for food and medicine. The major constraint to pumpkin production is…”
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Calcium carbide–induced derangement of hematopoiesis and organ toxicity ameliorated by cyanocobalamin in a mouse model
Published in Laboratory animal research (12-08-2022)“…Abstract Background Calcium carbide (CaC 2 ) is a chemical primarily used in the production of acetylene gas. The misuse of CaC 2 to induce fruit ripening is a…”
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Oral administration of Coenzyme Q 10 protects mice against oxidative stress and neuro-inflammation during experimental cerebral malaria
Published in Parasitology international (01-08-2019)“…In animal model of experimental cerebral malaria (ECM), the genesis of neuropathology is associated with oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators. There is…”
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Oral administration of Coenzyme Q10 protects mice against oxidative stress and neuro-inflammation during experimental cerebral malaria
Published in Parasitology international (01-08-2019)“…In animal model of experimental cerebral malaria (ECM), the genesis of neuropathology is associated with oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators. There is…”
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Coenzyme Q10 nullified khat-induced hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity and inflammation in a mouse model
Published in Heliyon (01-09-2020)“…The consumption of khat (Catha Edulis, Forsk) is on the rise despite the much publicized associated deleterious health effects. How chemicals present in khat,…”
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Co-administration of chloroquine and coenzyme Q10 improved treatment outcome during experimental cerebral malaria
Published in Journal of parasitic diseases (2022)“…Development of cerebral malaria (CM) is driven by parasitemia levels, harmful inflammatory response, oxidative stress and consequent breach of the blood brain…”
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Coenzyme Q10 Ameliorates potassium cyanide-induced toxicosis in a mouse model
Published in Scientific African (01-07-2021)“…Potassium cyanide (KCN) is one of the most lethal and feared poison; which devastates cellular respiration resulting in death due to hypoxia. Several antidotes…”
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In silico structural and functional prediction of African swine fever virus protein-B263R reveals features of a TATA-binding protein
Published in PeerJ (San Francisco, CA) (22-02-2018)“…African swine fever virus (ASFV) is the etiological agent of ASF, a fatal hemorrhagic fever that affects domestic pigs. There is currently no vaccine against…”
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Mass spectral determination of phenylacetonitrile (PAN) levels in body tissues of adult desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria
Published in Journal of insect physiology (01-08-2012)“…[Display omitted] ▸ We analyzed extracts of different tissues of both sexes of the desert locusts using GC–MS. ▸ The levels of phenylacetonitrile (PAN) in the…”
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A comprehensive genetic analysis of candidate genes regulating response to Trypanosoma congolense infection in mice
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (09-11-2010)“…African trypanosomes are protozoan parasites that cause "sleeping sickness" in humans and a similar disease in livestock. Trypanosomes also infect laboratory…”
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Alcohol spiked with zolpidem and midazolam potentiates inflammation, oxidative stress and organ damage in a mouse model
Published in Forensic toxicology (2024)“…Purpose Crime-related spiking of alcoholic drinks with prescription drugs is quite common and has been happening for centuries. This study, therefore,…”
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Co-administration of chloroquine and coenzyme Q 10 improved treatment outcome during experimental cerebral malaria
Published in Journal of parasitic diseases (01-06-2022)“…Development of cerebral malaria (CM) is driven by parasitemia levels, harmful inflammatory response, oxidative stress and consequent breach of the blood brain…”
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Coenzyme Q 10 nullified khat-induced hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity and inflammation in a mouse model
Published in Heliyon (01-09-2020)“…The consumption of khat ( Forsk) is on the rise despite the much publicized associated deleterious health effects. How chemicals present in khat, affect…”
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Chemical and Molecular Analysis of the Pheromone Phenylacetonitrile in Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria Forskål (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
Published 01-01-2013“…The desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria(Orthoptera: Acrididae) is a destructive pest when gregarious but harmless in solitary form. Reports demonstrate the…”
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