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Effects of water depth and livelihood activities on plant species composition and diversity in Nyando floodplain wetland, Kenya by Rongoei, P. J. K, Kipkemboi, J, Kariuki, S. T, van Dam, A. A

“…The influence of water levels and livelihood activities on plant species composition, diversity and structuring of wetland ecosystem is a concern as wetlands…”
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Antibodies elicited by the secretions from schistosome cercariae and eggs are predominantly against glycan epitopes by KARIUKI, T.M, FARAH, I.O, WILSON, R.A, COULSON, P.S

“…The glycoproteins secreted by Schistosoma mansoni cercariae and eggs play a key role in parasite transmission to and from the mammalian host. We used secreted…”
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Chemical composition and larvicidal activity of Piper capense essential oil against the malaria vector, Anopheles gambiae by Matasyoh, Josphat C., Wathuta, Euty M., Kariuki, Samuel T., Chepkorir, Regina

“…Hydro-distilled essential oil from Kenyan Piper capense (Piperaceae) was analysed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and evaluated for larvicidal…”
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Preclinical drug evaluation system in the Plasmodium knowlesi baboon model of malaria: the methotrexate study by Ichagichu, M., Ngotho, M., Karanja, S.M., Kokwaro, G., Kariuki, T., Nzila, A., Ozwara, H.

“…Background Drug resistance against first‐line antimalarials warrants search for new lead compounds and repurposing of drugs such as methotrexate. Animal models…”
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Chemical composition of Cupressus lusitanica and Eucalyptus saligna leaf essential oils and bioactivity against major insect pests of stored food grains by Bett, Philip K., Deng, Arop L., Ogendo, Joshua O., Kariuki, Samuel T., Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud, Mihale, Joel M., Torto, Baldwyn

“…•Essential oils of C. lusitanica and E. saligna were analysed using GC/MS.•Oils contained mainly 1,8-cineole, umbellulone and α-pinene.•A. obtectus and S…”
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In vitro antiplasmodial, antitrypanosomal and antileishmanial activities of selected medicinal plants from Ugandan flora: Refocusing into multi-component potentials by Obbo, C.J.D., Kariuki, S.T., Gathirwa, J.W., Olaho-Mukani, W., Cheplogoi, P.K., Mwangi, E.M.

“…Seven medicinal plants from Ugandan flora, namely Entada abyssinica, Khaya anthotheca, Vernonia amygdalina, Baccharoides adoensis, Schkuhria pinnata,…”
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Residual contact toxicity and repellence of Cupressus lusitanica Miller and Eucalyptus saligna Smith essential oils against major stored product insect pests by Bett, Philip K., Deng, Arop L., Ogendo, Joshua O., Kariuki, Samuel T., Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud, Mihale, Joel M., Torto, Baldwyn

“…[Display omitted] •Residual toxicity and repellence of oils was tested against coleopteran insect pests.•C. lusitanica oil caused moderate mortality against A…”
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Resistance to re‐infection after exposure to normal and attenuated schistosome parasites in the baboon model by KARIUKI, T. M., FARAH, I. O.

“…SUMMARY The baboon model of schistosomiasis has been used extensively to study parasite biology, immune responses and pathological manifestations after natural…”
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Essential oils composition of Ocimum basilicum L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. from Kenya and their inhibitory effects on growth and fumonisin production by Fusarium verticillioides by Dambolena, José S., Zunino, Maria P., López, Abel G., Rubinstein, Héctor R., Zygadlo, Julio A., Mwangi, Julius W., Thoithi, Grace N., Kibwage, Isaac O., Mwalukumbi, Josphat M., Kariuki, Samuel T.

“…This work investigated the constituents and the efficacy against Fusarium verticillioides infection and fumonisin production of essential oils of Ocimum…”
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Bioactivity of Ocimum gratissimum L. oil and two of its constituents against five insect pests attacking stored food products by Ogendo, J.O., Kostyukovsky, M., Ravid, U., Matasyoh, J.C., Deng, A.L., Omolo, E.O., Kariuki, S.T., Shaaya, E.

“…The fumigant and repellent effects of Ocimum gratissimum L. oil and its constituents, β-(Z)-ocimene and eugenol, were evaluated against adults of Sitophilus…”
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The role of scientists and clinicians in raising public support for animal research in reproductive biology and medicine by Dancet, E A F, Brännström, M, Brasky, K, Chai, D, Chan, A W S, Conn, P M, Else, J, Falconer, H, Fazleabas, A T, Farah, I O, Goddeeris, B M, Golos, T G, Hau, J, Hearn, J P, Kariuki, T M, Kyama, C M, Lebovic, D I, Mwenda, J M, Ndung'u, J, Nyachieo, A, Parker, J, Slayden, Ov D, Stouffer, R L, Strauss, J F, Taylor, H S, Vanderpoel, S, Westergaard, J G, Zelinski, M, D'Hooghe, T M

“…It is important that researchers active in reproductive animal research, as a group, clearly and compassionately convey specific information to students,…”
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Disturbances and species distribution of the riparian vegetation of a Rift Valley stream by Mathooko, Jude M., Kariuki, Samuel T.

“…The Njoro River riparian vegetation species composition, distribution, disturbances and uses are presented and discussed. Montane Juniperus procera‐Olea…”
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Cytokine Control of the Granulomatous Response in Schistosoma mansoni-Infected Baboons: Role of Exposure and Treatment by MOLA, P. W, FARAH, I. O, KARIUKI, T. M, NYINDO, M, BLANTON, R. E, KING, C. L

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Role of Adult Worm Antigen-Specific Immunoglobulin E in Acquired Immunity to Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Baboons by NYINDO, M, KARIUKI, T. M, MOLA, P. W, FARAH, I. O, ELSON, L, BLANTON, R. E, KING, C. L

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Repeated exposure induces periportal fibrosis in Schistosoma mansoni-infected baboons: role of TGF-beta and IL-4 by Farah, I O, Mola, P W, Kariuki, T M, Nyindo, M, Blanton, R E, King, C L

“…Recently, we observed that repeated Schistosoma mansoni infection and treatment boost Th2-associated cytokines and TGF-beta production in baboons. Other…”
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Vaccination of vervet monkeys against cutaneous leishmaniosis using recombinant Leishmania ‘major surface glycoprotein’ (gp63) by Olobo, J.O., Anjili, C.O., Gicheru, M.M., Mbati, P.A., Kariuki, T.M., Githure, J.I., Koech, D.K., McMaster, W.R.

“…Vervet monkeys ( Cercopithicus aethiops) were shown to give a positive delayed-type hypersensitivity (DHT) reaction to gp63, a major surface glycoprotein of…”
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Functional evaluation of malaria Pfs25 DNA vaccine by in vivo electroporation in olive baboons by Kumar, Rajesh, Nyakundi, Ruth, Kariuki, Thomas, Ozwara, Hastings, Nyamongo, Onkoba, Mlambo, Godfree, Ellefsen, Barry, Hannaman, Drew, Kumar, Nirbhay

“…Highlights • We evaluated DNA vaccine encoding Pfs25, a malaria vaccine candidate antigen. • DNA delivery by in vivo electroporation in baboons elicited…”
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An overview of animal models in experimental schistosomiasis and refinements in the use of non-human primates by Farah, I O, Kariuki, T M, King, C L, Hau, J

“…The complex nature of the schistosome parasite and its interaction with the mammalian host necessitates the continued use of live intact animal models in…”
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The potential of Commelina benghalensis as a forage for ruminants by Lanyasunya, T.P., Wang, Hongrong, Kariuki, S.T., Mukisira, E.A., Abdulrazak, S.A., Kibitok, N.K., Ondiek, J.O.

“…To evaluate the potential of Commelina benghalensis as a forage for ruminants, effects of plant maturity on chemical composition, rumen degradability as well…”
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Aloe plant extracts as alternative larvicides for mosquito control by Matasyoh, J C, Wathuta, E M, Kariuki, ST, Chepkorir, R, Kavulani, J

“…The larvicidal activity of extracts from Aloe turkanensis, Aloe ngongensis and Aloe fibrosa against the common malaria vector, Anopheles gambie, was…”
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