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Synthesis of β₂-microglobulin-free, disulphide-linked HLA-G5 homodimers in human placental villous cytotrophoblast cells by Morales, Pedro J, Pace, Judith L, Platt, Jeralyn Sue, Langat, Daudi K, Hunt, Joan S

“…Human leucocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) is a natural immunosuppressant produced in human placentas that binds differently to the inhibitory leucocyte…”
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New Simian Immunodeficiency Virus Infecting De Brazza's Monkeys (Cercopithecus neglectus): Evidence for a Cercopithecus Monkey Virus Clade by Bibollet-Ruche, Frederic, Bailes, Elizabeth, Gao, Feng, Pourrut, Xavier, Barlow, Katrina L, Clewley, Jonathan P, Mwenda, Jason M, Langat, Daudi K, Chege, Gerald K, McClure, Harold M, Mpoudi-Ngole, Eitel, Delaporte, Eric, Peeters, Martine, Shaw, George M, Sharp, Paul M, Hahn, Beatrice H

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Do Nonhuman Primates Comprise Appropriate Experimental Models for Studying the Function of Human Leukocyte Antigen-G? by LANGAT, Daudi K, HUNT, Joan S

“…The expression and function of the human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class Ia genes, human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A, -B, and -C, is…”
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Synthesis of beta(2)-microglobulin-free, disulphide-linked HLA-G5 homodimers in human placental villous cytotrophoblast cells by Morales, Pedro J, Pace, Judith L, Platt, Jeralyn Sue, Langat, Daudi K, Hunt, Joan S

“…Human leucocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) is a natural immunosuppressant produced in human placentas that binds differently to the inhibitory leucocyte…”
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The role of HLA-G in human pregnancy by Hunt, Joan S, Langat, Daudi K, McIntire, Ramsey H, Morales, Pedro J

“…Pregnancy in mammals featuring hemochorial placentation introduces a major conflict with the mother's immune system, which is dedicated to repelling invaders…”
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Differential expression of human leukocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) messenger RNAs and proteins in normal human prostate and prostatic adenocarcinoma by Langat, Daudi K., Sue Platt, J., Tawfik, Ossama, Fazleabas, Asgerally T., Hunt, Joan S.

“…Human leukocyte antigen-G ( HLA- G) is a major histocompatibility complex class Ib gene expressed in normal organs and in some tumors. The glycoproteins…”
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Khat ( Catha edulis) up-regulates testosterone and decreases prolactin and cortisol levels in the baboon by Mwenda, Jason M., Owuor, Roselida A., Kyama, Cleophas M., Wango, Emmanuel O., M’Arimi, Milton, Langat, Daudi K.

“…The potential effect of Khat ( Catha edulis, Celastraceae) on fertility in humans has not been elucidated. In this study, we used the olive baboon ( Papio…”
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Polymorphisms in the Paan-AG promoter influence NF-κB binding and transcriptional activity by Langat, Daudi K, Morales, Pedro J, Omwandho, Charles O, Fazleabas, Asgerally T

“…The human leukocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) gene encodes a protein that is highly expressed at the human maternal-fetal interface during pregnancy and may be…”
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Do Nonhuman Primates Comprise Appropriate Experimental Models for Studying the Function of Human Leukocyte Antigen-G?1 by Langat, Daudi K, Hunt, Joan S

“…The expression and function of the human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class Ia genes, human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A, -B, and -C, is…”
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Widely varying SIV prevalence rates in naturally infected primate species from Cameroon by Aghokeng, Avelin F., Liu, Weimin, Bibollet-Ruche, Frederic, Loul, Severin, Mpoudi-Ngole, Eitel, Laurent, Christian, Mwenda, Jason M., Langat, Daudi K., Chege, Gerald K., McClure, Harold M., Delaporte, Eric, Shaw, George M., Hahn, Beatrice H., Peeters, Martine

“…Although it is now well established that a substantial proportion of wild-living primates in sub-Saharan Africa harbor SIV, no study to date has examined to…”
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Potential regulatory sequences in the untranslated regions of the baboon MHC class Ib gene, Paan-AG, more closely resemble those in the human MHC class Ia genes than those in the class Ib gene, HLA-G by Langat, Daudi K, Morales, Pedro J, Fazleabas, Asgerally T, Hunt, Joan S

“…The baboon major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class Ib gene, Paan-AG, is structurally similar to the human MHC class Ia gene, HLA-A, but exhibits…”
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Methods for evaluating histocompatibility antigen gene expression in the baboon by Langat, Daudi K, Fazleabas, Asgerally T, Hunt, Joan S

“…A wide variety of techniques has been developed for qualitative and quantitative analysis of gene expression in human cells and tissues. Two commonly used…”
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Baboon placentas express soluble and membrane-bound Paan-AG proteins encoded by alternatively spliced transcripts of the class Ib major histocompatibility complex gene, Paan-AG by Langat, Daudi K, Morales, Pedro J, Fazleabas, Asgerally T, Mwenda, Jason M, Hunt, Joan S

“…The human class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule, HLA-G, is unique in its limited polymorphism, high expression in the placenta and…”
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Potential risks of viral infections in xenotransplantation by Langat, Daudi K, Mwenda, Jason M

“…The shortage of cadaveric human organs for transplantation may, be alleviated by the use of xenografts as a therapeutic option for end-stage organ failure…”
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Evaluation of HIV ELISA diagnostic kit developed at the Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi, Kenya by Munene, Elephas, Songok, Elijah, Nyamongo, John A, Langat, Daudi K, Otsyula, Moses

“…The first diagnostic kits utilizing the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique were developed in mid-eighties, and since then, this technique has…”
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Characterization of antigens expressed in normal baboon trophoblast and cross-reactive with HIV/SIV antibodies by Langat, Daudi K, Johnson, Peter M, Rote, Neal S, Wango, Emmanuel O, Owiti, George O, Isahakia, Mohammed A, Mwenda, Jason M

“…Electron microscopic studies have revealed the presence of endogenous retroviral (ERV) particles in normal primate placental tissues. These particles have…”
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Immunohistochemical localization of retroviral-related antigens expressed in normal baboon placental villous tissue by Langat, Daudi K., Johnson, Peter M., Rote, Neal S., Wango, Emmanuel O., Owiti, George O., Mwenda, Jason M.

“…: Endogenous retroviral particles (ERVs) have been detected in the genome of all eukaryotes. They are generally non‐pathogenic except in mice where they have…”
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Novel HLA-G-Binding Leukocyte Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor (LILR) Expression Patterns in Human Placentas and Umbilical Cords by McIntire, R.H, Sifers, T, Platt, J.S, Ganacias, K.G, Langat, D.K, Hunt, J.S

“…Abstract Human placentas are sources of cytokines, hormones and other substances that program receptive cells. One of these substances is HLA-G, which…”
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Polymorphisms in Paan-AG promoter influences NF-κB binding and transcription activity in HEK293 cells (42.12) by Langat, Daudi K, Morales, Pedro J, Omwandho, Charles O, Fazleabas, Asgerally T, Hunt, Joan S

“…Abstract HLA-G is a protein highly expressed at the human maternal-fetal interface during pregnancy. It is thought to be critical for the survival of the…”
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Synthesis of β 2 ‐microglobulin‐free, disulphide‐linked HLA‐G5 homodimers in human placental villous cytotrophoblast cells by Morales, Pedro J., Pace, Judith L., Platt, Jeralyn Sue, Langat, Daudi K., Hunt, Joan S.

“…Summary Human leucocyte antigen‐G (HLA‐G) is a natural immunosuppressant produced in human placentas that binds differently to the inhibitory leucocyte…”
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