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Proliferation of estrogen receptor-α-positive mammary epithelial cells is restrained by transforming growth factor-β1 in adult mice

Ewan, Kenneth BR; Oketch-Rabah, Hellen A; Ravani, Shraddha A; Shyamala, G; Moses, Harold L; Barcellos-Hoff, Mary Helen (2005)

Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 is a potent inhibitor of mammary epithelial proliferation. In human breast, estrogen receptor (ER)-α cells rarely co-localize with markers of proliferation, but their increased frequency ...

Retinoblastoma in Kenya: survival and prognostic factors

Gichigo, EN; Kariuki-Wanyoike, MM; Kimani, K; Nentwich, MM. (University of Nairobi, 2015-03)

BACKGROUND: In industrialized nations a curative therapy of retinoblastoma can be achieved in a large number of patients due to timely diagnosis and therapy. In developing countries the survival rates are much lower and ...

Leaf compounds in potential plantation species of Aloe in Kenya

Oketch-Rabaha, HAT (1997)

Many Aloe species are valued for the healing properties associated with the leaf tissues, a factor that has led to over-exploitation of natural populations and endangerment of some local Kenyan species. While trade in ...

Assessment of Molluscicidal, Cercericidal and Miracicidal Activities of Crude Extracts of Azadirachta indica and Entada leptostachya

Michael, Elizabeth Syombua; Yole, Dorcas; Musila, Mutie Fredick; Kutima, Hellen; Kareru, Patrick (2013)

Schistosomiasis infections in humans depend absolutely on the presence of intermediate host. Control of the intermediate host disrupts the cycle of schistosomes stopping transmission of schistosomiasis. Synthetic molluscicides ...

Antimicrobial Activity, Toxicity and Phytochemical Screening of Four Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used in Msambweni District, Kenya

Kaigongi, Magrate M; Dossaji, Saifuddin. F; Nguta, Joseph. M; Lukhoba, Catherine.W; Musila, Fredrick. M (2014)

This study was designed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, toxicity and phytochemical composition of organic and aqueous crude extracts of Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. (Rutaceae), Adansonia digitata L. (Bombacaceae), ...

Women’s march to power is painfully slow

Nzomo, Maria (2011-08-20)

Remembering a friend of East Africa

Ng'ethe, Njuguna (2014-02-08)

Gender Issues in the draft: Bill of the constitution of Kenya an analysis contribution for the constitution review commission of Kenya

Nzomo, Maria; Kameri-Mbote, Patricia (2003)

Dr Urbanus Kioko appointed Thematic Head

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015-01-08)

Prof. Jane Mariara promoted to full professor of economics

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015-01-08)

Leveraging cellphones for wayfinding and journey planning in semi-formal bus systems: Lessons from Digital Matatus in Nairobi

Klopp, Jacqueline; Williams, Sarah; Waiganjo, Peter; Orwa, Daniel; White, Adam (University of Nairobi, 2015-05-21)

For many cities in the developing world, public transit consists mainly of semi-formal mini-buses (paratransit). However, little to no digital information is typically available on routes, bus stops, passenger boarding, ...