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View article: 2-Phenyl-4,5-di- <i>p</i> -tolyl-1 <i>H</i> -imidazol-3-ium picrate
2-Phenyl-4,5-di- <i>p</i> -tolyl-1 <i>H</i> -imidazol-3-ium picrate Open
The title molecular salt [systematic name: 4,5-bis(4-methylphenyl)-2-phenyl-1 H -imidazol-3-ium 2,4,6-trinitrobenzen-1-olate], C 23 H 21 N 2 + ·C 6 H 2 N 3 O 7 − , was been synthesized by the slow solvent evaporation method in ethanol and …
View article: The Role of DNA in Neural Development and Cognitive Function
The Role of DNA in Neural Development and Cognitive Function Open
DNA connects the domains of genetic regulation and environmental interactions and plays a crucial role in neural development and cognitive function. The complex roles of genetic and epigenetic processes in brain development, synaptic plast…
View article: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, DFT, TD-DFT and DOS Analysis of Bis-[2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium]oxalate Ethanol Solvate
Synthesis, Crystal Structure, DFT, TD-DFT and DOS Analysis of Bis-[2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium]oxalate Ethanol Solvate Open
A novel imidazolium-oxalate co-crystal was synthesized and characterized using spectroscopic method and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The compound crystallizes into triclinic space group (P–1) with a = 8.792(3), b = 10.814(4), …
View article: Immunomodulatory effects of crude acetone and water leaf extracts from <i>Tulbaghia violacea</i> on RAW264.7 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Immunomodulatory effects of crude acetone and water leaf extracts from <i>Tulbaghia violacea</i> on RAW264.7 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Open
Introduction: Tulbaghia violacea is a medicinal plant used in traditional healing practices in South Africa. This study sought to investigate if water and acetone extracts from T. violacea impact immunomodulation by influencing the product…
View article: The Genetic Homogeneity of Uganda’s East African Highland Bananas (Mutika/Lujugira) Does Not Match the Extensive Morphological Variation Identified in this Subgroup
The Genetic Homogeneity of Uganda’s East African Highland Bananas (Mutika/Lujugira) Does Not Match the Extensive Morphological Variation Identified in this Subgroup Open
The East African Highland banana (Mutika/Lujugira subgroup) is composed of triploid (AAA) cooking and beer banana varieties that are adapted to the high-altitude region of the Great Lakes region of East Africa. Banana production is affecte…
View article: Factors that influence the high staff turnover of the millennial generation of medical technologists in a private pathology laboratory setting
Factors that influence the high staff turnover of the millennial generation of medical technologists in a private pathology laboratory setting Open
Introduction This study was motivated by the fact that Lancet Laboratories has recorded a high staff turnover of millennial medical technologists in recent years. It is crucial to retain suitably trained and competent medical technologists…
View article: The genetic homogeneity of Uganda's East African Highland bananas does not match the extensive morphological variation identified in this group
The genetic homogeneity of Uganda's East African Highland bananas does not match the extensive morphological variation identified in this group Open
The East African Highland banana (EAHB) is a triploid (AAA) group of about 120 cooking and beer banana varieties that are adapted to the high altitudes of the Great Lakes region of East Africa. Banana production is affected by several biot…
View article: Effect of solvent, pH, extraction time and temperature on the extraction of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of Carpobrotus edulis
Effect of solvent, pH, extraction time and temperature on the extraction of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of Carpobrotus edulis Open
Two 23 factorial design studies were performed to determine the effect of solvent, pH, extraction time and temperature on the extraction of phenolics and radical scavenging activity contained in crude leaf extracts of Carpobrotus edulis. F…
View article: Cytological Study of 2n Pollen Formation in Musa
Cytological Study of 2n Pollen Formation in Musa Open
Current Musa breeding strategies are complex and time consuming involving the selection of tetraploids from 3x - 2x crosses. Secondary triploids are then obtained by crossing these tetraploids with diploids. Considering the very low hybrid…
View article: Development and Validation of a Precise RP- HPLC Method to Determine Gentiopicroside Content in Cultures of Gentiana kurroo Royle
Development and Validation of a Precise RP- HPLC Method to Determine Gentiopicroside Content in Cultures of Gentiana kurroo Royle Open
Background: Gentipicroside (GPD) is a major bioactive seco-iridoid glycoside in the methanolic extracts of roots and rhizomes of Gentiana kurroo Royle. GPD has antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, analgesic, antinociceptive, antibacterial and f…
View article: Antithrombogenic properties of<i>Tulbaghia violacea</i>aqueous leaf extracts: assessment of platelet activation and whole blood clotting kinetics
Antithrombogenic properties of<i>Tulbaghia violacea</i>aqueous leaf extracts: assessment of platelet activation and whole blood clotting kinetics Open
Tulbaghia violacea plant extracts have been investigated for their potential therapeutic effects in the management of various ailments, among which are cardiovascular diseases, due to the wide range of phytocompounds that the plant possess…
View article: The effect of extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on the proliferation of a murine macrophage cell line
The effect of extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on the proliferation of a murine macrophage cell line Open
Tulbaghia violacea Harv. (wild garlic) has been used in traditional medicine in Southern Africa for the treatment of various ailments. However, there is contradictory evidence regarding the safety and toxicity of the plant. This study inve…
View article: Paternal Contribution to Banana (Musa sapientum L.) & Plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.) Progenies & Progeny Ploidy Composition in a Polycross Mating System Using RAPD & Flow Cytometry
Paternal Contribution to Banana (Musa sapientum L.) & Plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.) Progenies & Progeny Ploidy Composition in a Polycross Mating System Using RAPD & Flow Cytometry Open
Aims: A 4x – 2x polycross mating design of 4 tetraploid female parents was established to determine paternal contributions of 3 diploid male parents to resulting progenies, their ploidy composition and genetic diversity of synthetic hybrid…
View article: Genotoxicity of aqueous extracts of Tulbaghia violacea as determined through an Allium cepa assay
Genotoxicity of aqueous extracts of Tulbaghia violacea as determined through an Allium cepa assay Open
Tulbaghia violacea (wild garlic) is commonly used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments including fungal infections, gastrointestinal ailments, asthma, fever, colds and pulmonary tuberculosis. We assessed the potent…
View article: Advances in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: Innovation and Transformation of Medicine
Advances in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: Innovation and Transformation of Medicine Open
Humans and animals lose tissues and organs due to congenital defects, trauma, and diseases. The human body has a low regenerative potential as opposed to the urodele amphibians commonly referred to as salamanders. Globally, millions of peo…
View article: Anticancer activity of crude acetone and water extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on human oral cancer cells
Anticancer activity of crude acetone and water extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on human oral cancer cells Open
Objective: To evaluate the anticancer activity of crude acetone and water leaf extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on a human oral cancer cell line (KB). Methods: The antioxidant activity of the leaf extracts was evaluated by using the DPPH ass…
View article: Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Crude Extracts from the Leaves, Stems, and Roots of Tulbaghia violacea
Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Crude Extracts from the Leaves, Stems, and Roots of Tulbaghia violacea Open
Tulbaghia violacea has been used extensively in South African traditional medicine for treatment of a number of ailments. Few studies have examined the bioactive compounds present in the plant. This study assessed the phytochemicals presen…
View article: Morphological Characterization and Determination of Aflatoxin-Production Potentials of Aspergillus flavus Isolated from Maize and Soil in Kenya
Morphological Characterization and Determination of Aflatoxin-Production Potentials of Aspergillus flavus Isolated from Maize and Soil in Kenya Open
This study aimed at morphologically identifying Aspergillus flavus in soil and maize and at determining their aflatoxin-producing potentials. Five hundred and fourteen isolates obtained from maize and soil in Kenya were cultivated on Czape…
View article: SCAR Marker for the A Genome of Bananas (Musa spp. L.) Supports Lack of Differentiation between the A and B Genomes
SCAR Marker for the A Genome of Bananas (Musa spp. L.) Supports Lack of Differentiation between the A and B Genomes Open
Bananas (Musa spp. L.) are grouped on the basis of their genomic origins in relation to Musa acuminata (A genome) and M. balbisiana (B genome). The two ancestral wild seeded diploid species evolved in vastly different geographical areas an…
View article: Assessing the Genetic Diversity of <i>Alternaria Bataticola</i> in South Africa using Molecular Markers
Assessing the Genetic Diversity of <i>Alternaria Bataticola</i> in South Africa using Molecular Markers Open
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) an economically important food crop is affected by viral and fungal diseases. The most important fungal disease is Alternaria blight caused by Alternaria bataticola. Alternaria blight can be controlled using f…
View article: Morphological Variation in Selected Accessions of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) in South Africa
Morphological Variation in Selected Accessions of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) in South Africa Open
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) is an underutilized crop in the African continent. It is a drought tolerant crop and fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Bambara groundnut is primarily grown for the protein content of its seeds and i…
View article: Ploidy level of the banana (Musa spp.) accessions at the germplasm collection centre for the East and Central Africa
Ploidy level of the banana (Musa spp.) accessions at the germplasm collection centre for the East and Central Africa Open
Banana germplasm collections serves as a source of useful genes for banana breeding. However, insufficient and/or inaccurate information on the ploidy level of the germplasm renders its utilization in breeding difficult. The objective of t…
View article: Genetic diversity analysis in South African taro (Colocasia esculenta) accessions using molecular tools
Genetic diversity analysis in South African taro (Colocasia esculenta) accessions using molecular tools Open
Taro [Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott] belongs to the family Araceae. It is an important staple food crop grown mainly by small scale farmers in many parts of the world. Taro is grown in South Africa from the coastal parts of the northern E…
View article: Diversity of Iron and Zinc Content in Bananas from East and Central Africa
Diversity of Iron and Zinc Content in Bananas from East and Central Africa Open
Bananas and plantains ( Musa sp.) are major staple foods in many developing countries of the world. Although bananas are rich in carbohydrate, fiber, protein, fat, and vitamins A, C, and B 6 they are largely deficient of iron (Fe), iodine,…
View article: Potential of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacterial Isolates to Contribute to Soil Fertility
Potential of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacterial Isolates to Contribute to Soil Fertility Open
Restoration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon- (PAH-) polluted sites is presently a major challenge in agroforestry. Consequently, microorganisms with PAH-degradation ability and soil fertility improvement attributes are sought after in o…
View article: Secretions of IL-15 by dendritic cells.
Secretions of IL-15 by dendritic cells. Open
Following 48 hours of stimulation, the amount of IL-23 produced by the dendritic cells stimulated with non-solar irradiated strains G4222, BRITS01 and ENV1009 of V. cholerae was measured. The error bars indicate the mean standard error of …
View article: Concentration (Mean ± SEM) of chemokines MIP-1α, MIP-1β, MIP-2 and RANTES by dendritic cells following 48 hours of stimulation with LPS and CTB.
Concentration (Mean ± SEM) of chemokines MIP-1α, MIP-1β, MIP-2 and RANTES by dendritic cells following 48 hours of stimulation with LPS and CTB. Open
* Indicates means that had a p< 0.05 in comparison to the untreated dendritic cells.**ADL (above the detection limit (> 10000 pg/ml)).***BDL (below the detection limit (< 3.2 pg/ml)).Unstimulated refers to dendritic cells treated with PBS …