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The in vitro anti-plasmodial and in vivo anti-malarial efficacy of combinations of some medicinal plants used traditionally for treatment of malaria by the Meru community in Kenya by Gathirwa, J.W., Rukunga, G.M., Njagi, E.N.M., Omar, S.A., Mwitari, P.G., Guantai, A.N., Tolo, F.M., Kimani, C.W., Muthaura, C.N., Kirira, P.G., Ndunda, T.N., Amalemba, G., Mungai, G.M., Ndiege, I.O.

“…The use of herbal drugs as combinations has existed for centuries in several cultural systems. However, the safety and efficacy of such combinations have not…”
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The detection of non-RoTat 1.2 Trypanosoma evansi by Ngaira, J.M., Olembo, N.K., Njagi, E.N.M., Ngeranwa, J.J.N.

“…The majority of Trypanosoma evansi can be detected using diagnostic tests based on the variant surface glycoprotein (VSG) of Trypanosoma evansi Rode…”
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PCR amplification of RoTat 1.2 VSG gene in Trypanosoma evansi isolates in Kenya by Ngaira, J.M, Njagi, E.N.M, Ngeranwa, J.J.N, Olembo, N.K

“…A direct card agglutination test for Trypanosoma evansi, CATT/ T. evansi based on the predominant variable antigen-type (pVAT) RoTat 1.2 was evaluated…”
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Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies used by the Kwale community of the Kenyan Coast by Muthaura, C.N., Rukunga, G.M., Chhabra, S.C., Mungai, G.M., Njagi, E.N.M.

“…In Kenya, most people especially in rural areas use traditional medicine and medicinal plants to treat many diseases including malaria. Malaria is of national…”
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Anti-viral activity of the extracts of a Kenyan medicinal plant Carissa edulis against herpes simplex virus by Tolo, Festus M., Rukunga, Geoffrey M., Muli, Faith W., Njagi, Eliud N.M., Njue, Wilson, Kumon, Kazuko, Mungai, Geoffrey M., Muthaura, Charles N., Muli, Joseph M., Keter, Lucia K., Oishi, Esau, Kofi-Tsekpo, Mawuli W.

“…Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a major opportunistic infection in immunosuppressed persons. It is therefore a serious disease in high HIV/AIDS…”
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In vitro antiplasmodial activity of some plants used in Kisii, Kenya against malaria and their chloroquine potentiation effects by Muregi, F.W., Chhabra, S.C., Njagi, E.N.M., Lang'at-Thoruwa, C.C., Njue, W.M., Orago, A.S.S., Omar, S.A., Ndiege, I.O.

“…Fifty-five organic and aqueous extracts of 11 plants used in malaria therapy in Kisii District, Kenya were tested in vitro against chloroquine (CQ)-sensitive…”
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Antimalarial activity of some plants traditionally used in Meru district of Kenya by Muthaura, C.N, Rukunga, G.M, Chhabra, S.C, Omar, S.A, Guantai, A.N, Gathirwa, J.W, Tolo, F.M, Mwitari, P.G, Keter, L.K, Kirira, P.G, Kimani, C.W, Mungai, G.M, Njagi, E.N.M

“…Ten plant extracts commonly used by the Meru community of Kenya were evaluated for the in vitro antiplasmodial, in vivo antimalarial, cytotoxicity and animal…”
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Antimalarial activity of some plants traditionally used in treatment of malaria in Kwale district of Kenya by Muthaura, C.N., Rukunga, G.M., Chhabra, S.C., Omar, S.A., Guantai, A.N., Gathirwa, J.W., Tolo, F.M., Mwitari, P.G., Keter, L.K., Kirira, P.G., Kimani, C.W., Mungai, G.M., Njagi, E.N.M.

“…Methanolic and water extracts of five medicinal plant species used for treatment of malaria in traditional/cultural health systems of Kwale people in Kenya…”
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Evaluation of antigen and antibody rapid detection tests for Trypanosoma evansi infection in camels in Kenya by Ngaira, J.M, Bett, B, Karanja, S.M, Njagi, E.N.M

“…The card agglutination test for Trypanosoma evansi (CATT/ T. evansi) for the detection of antibodies, and Suratex ® for the detection of circulating antigens…”
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Anti-plasmodial activity of some Kenyan medicinal plant extracts singly and in combination with chloroquine by Muregi, F.W, Chhabra, S.C, Njagi, E.N.M, Lang'at-Thoruwa, C.C, Njue, W.M, Orago, A.S.S, Omar, S.A, Ndiege, I.O

“…Sixty organic and aqueous extracts of eleven plants used for the control of malaria by local communities in Kisii District, Kenya were screened for in vitro…”
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Genetic variation in the threatened medicinal tree Prunus africana in Cameroon and Kenya: Implications for current management and evolutionary history by Muchugi, A., Lengkeek, A.G., Kadu, C.A.C., Muluvi, G.M., Njagi, E.N.M., Dawson, I.K.

“…Listed as vulnerable under Appendix II of CITES, populations of the commercially valuable African highland medicinal tree Prunus africana are threatened by…”
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Traditional phytotherapy of some remedies used in treatment of malaria in Meru district of Kenya by Muthaura, C.N., Rukunga, G.M., Chhabra, S.C., Mungai, G.M., Njagi, E.N.M.

“…In Kenya, most people especially in rural areas use traditional medicine and medicinal plants to treat many diseases including malaria. Malaria is of national…”
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Microsatellite typing reveals strong genetic structure of Schistosoma mansoni from localities in Kenya by Agola, L.E., Mburu, D.N., DeJong, R.J., Mungai, B.N., Muluvi, G.M., Njagi, E.N.M., Loker, E.S., Mkoji, G.M.

“…Genetic diversity and population structure of seven populations of Schistosoma mansoni sampled in Kenya were assessed using five microsatellite markers. The…”
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Anti-HIV-1 activities in extracts from some medicinal plants as assessed in an in vitro biochemical HIV-1 reverse transcriptase assay by Kanyara, J.N, Njagi, E.N.M

“…An in vitro HIV‐1 reverse transcriptase (RT) assay was used for screening of anti‐HIV activity of extracts obtained from some Kenyan medicinal plants. The…”
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Effects Of Processing Methods On The Protein Quality Of Mucuna Bean ( Mucuna pruriens L.) by Mugendi, J.B, Njagi, E.N.M, Kuria, E.N, Mwasaru, M.A, Mureithi, J.G, Apostolides, Z

“…Mucuna bean ( Mucuna pruriens L.) is grown in many parts of Kenya as a green manure/cover crop. The bean contains a high content of crude protein. However, it…”
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Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies used by the Kwale community of the Kenyan Coast by Muthaura, C.N, Rukunga, G.M, Chhabra, S.C, Mungai, G.M, Njagi, E.N.M

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Responses of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidaea) to plant derived synomones: laboratory and field cage experiments by Ngumbi, E.N, Ngi-Song, A.J, Njagi, E.N.M, Torto, R, Wadhams, L.J, Birkett, M.A, Pickett, J.A, Overholt, W.A, Torto, B

“…Laboratory and field cage experiments investigated the response of females of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes to two synthetic synomone…”
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Tryptophan metabolism in vitamin B6-deficient mice by Bender, David A., Njagi, Eliud N. M., Danielian, Paul S.

“…Vitamin B6 deficiency was induced in mice by maintenance for 4 weeks on a vitamin B6-free diet. Tryptophan metabolism was assessed by determining the urinary…”
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