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CD4 T Cell Responses to a Variant Antigen of the Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum, Erythrocyte Membrane Protein–1, in Individuals Living in Malaria-Endemic Areas
(Infectious Diseases, 2002)
Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein–1 (PfEMP-1) is a variant antigen on
the surface of malaria-infected red blood cells. Antibody responses to PfEMP-1 correlate with immunity,
and, therefore, PfEMP-1 may ...
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF THE SMALL-SCALE MARINE FISHERIES USING THE S-C-P APPROACH AT SELECTED LANDING SITES ALONG THE KENYAN COAST
(Pwani University, 2020-10-27)
CONOMIC EVALUATION OF THE SMALL-SCALE MARINE FISHERIES USING THE S-C-P APPROACH AT SELECTED LANDING SITES ALONG THE KENYAN COAST
PATRICK KIMANI MANG’URIU
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for ...
PLANT BIODIVERSITY AND ETHNOBOTANICAL APPLICATIONS IN TWO KAYA FORESTS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2021-10-21)
The sacred Kaya Kauma and Tsolokero forests in Kenya's Kilifi county are under the management of a council of elders and are gazetted as National Monuments. Eight out of the more than 52 Kaya forests are designated UNESCO ...
ASSESSMENT OF BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIOME OF SELECTED MANGROVE SPECIES IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-12-06)
Microbial communities play key roles in biogeochemical transformation and cycling of most nutrients in the mangrove ecosystem. In this study, the bacterial and fungal diversity and community structure in the rhizospheres ...
APPLICATION OF AN INTEGRATED MULTITROPHIC AQUACULTURE SYSTEM IN ENHANCING PRODUCTION AND PROFITABILITY IN SMALL SCALE MARICULTURE ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-08-17)
This study presents the first application of an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system in pond culture in Kenya using local species. The overall goal was to identify and recruit new marine species for diversification ...
DEVELOPMENT OF CEREAL-BASED FUNCTIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS USING PROBIOTIC POTENTIAL LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM KENOKO
(Pwani University, 2022-03-17)
The global demand and interest for non-dairy beverages with potential health benefits continue to increase. Development of probiotic strains from fermented cereal and legumes with the ability to grow well and adapt to ...
EFFICACY OF LONG-LASTING MICROBIAL LARVICIDES ON MALARIA VECTORS IN DIFFERENT ECOSYSTEMS IN WESTERN KENYA SAMUEL KAHINDI
(Pwani University, 2022-02-24)
Malaria remains a major health challenge in Kenya despite implementation of various intervention strategies to overcome the burden. Chemical-based vector control interventions are threatened by development of insecticide ...