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Synthesis, characterization and structural elucidation of water-soluble 1-aminoalkane and α, ω-diaminoalkane complexes of the pentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl cation,[Cp∗(CO) 2 Fe]+
(Elsevier, 2012)A series of water-soluble alkylaminopentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl complexes, [Cp∗(CO)2Fe{NH2(CH2)nCH3}]BF4 (n = 2–6; Cp∗ = η5-C5Me5) and the diaminopropane bridged complex, [{Cp∗(CO)2Fe}2{μ-NH2(CH2)3NH2}](BF4)2 ... -
In utero activation of fetal memory T cells alters host regulatory gene expression and affects HIV susceptibility
(Academic Press, 2012)The HIV-1 CCR5 co-receptor is a member of the chemokine receptor family of G-protein coupled receptors;for which a number of small molecule antagonists, such as vicriviroc (VCV), have been developed to inhibit HIV-1 R5-tropic ... -
Synthesis, characterization and structural elucidation of water-soluble 1-aminoalkane and α,ω-diaminoalkane complexes of the pentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl cation, [Cp∗(CO)2Fe]+
(Elsevier, 2012)A series of water-soluble alkylaminopentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl complexes, [Cp ∗ (CO) 2 Fe{NH 2 (CH 2 ) n CH 3 }]BF 4 (n=2–6; Cp ∗ =η 5 -C 5 Me 5 ) and the diaminopropane bridged complex, [{Cp ∗ (CO) 2 Fe} ... -
In utero activation of fetal memory T cells alters host regulatory gene expression and affects HIV susceptibility
(Academic Press, 2012)In utero priming to malaria antigens renders cord blood mononuclear cells (CBMC) more susceptible to productive HIV infection in vitro in the absence of exogenous stimulation. This provides a unique model to better understand ... -
Dicarbonyl (η5-cyclopentadienyl)(hexamethylenetetramine-κN1) iron (II) tetrafluoridoborate
(International Union of Crystallography, 2012)In the structure of the title compound, [Fe(C5H5)(C6H12N4)-(CO)2]BF4, the arrangement around the FeIIatom corresponds to that of a three-legged piano stool. The cyclopenta-dienyl ligand occupies three coordination sites ... -
Reduced systemic bicyclo‐prostaglandin‐E2 and cyclooxygenase‐2 gene expression are associated with inefficient erythropoiesis and enhanced uptake of monocytic hemozoin in children with severe malarial anemia
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., 2012)In holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum transmission areas, severe malaria primarily occurs in children aged < 48 months and manifests as severe malarial anemia [SMA; hemoglobin (Hb) <6.0 g/dL]. Induction of high levels of ... -
Kenya and distance education: A model to advance graduate nursing
(Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 2012)Africa is faced with a myriad of challenges, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and a variety of political and historical complications that have affected the educational system for advanced nursing practice. In ... -
Syntheses, structural elucidation and reactions of allylamino compounds of the type, [η5-C5R5(CO)2Fe(NH2CH2CHCH2)]BF4
(Pergamon, 2012)The reaction of 3-aminoprop-1-ene (allylamine) with the etherate complexes [(n5-C5R5)(CO)2Fe(L)]+(R = H; L = Et2O; R = CH3; L = THF) have been investigated and found to give air stable allylamino com-plexes [(n5-C5R5)(CO ... -
Dicarbonyl (hexamethylene-1, 3, 5, 7-tetramine-κN1)(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) iron (II) tetrafluoridoborate
(International Union of Crystallography, 2012)In the title compound, [Fe(C10H15)(C6H12N4)(CO)2]BF4, the arrangement around the FeIIatom corresponds to a three-legged piano stool. The pentamethylcyclopentadienyl (Cp*) ligand occupies three coordination ... -
The African Green Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with Cyclospora Cayetanensis
(The Kenya Veterinary Association, 2012)Clinical epidemiology and pathogenesis of Cyclospora species was studied in 64 wild-trapped Cercopithecus aethiops at the Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi, Kenya. The monkeys were screened for Cyclospora parasites ... -
The African Green Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with Cyclospora Cayetanensis
(The Kenya Veterinary Association, 2012)Clinical epidemiology and pathogenesis of Cyclospora species was studied in 64 wild-trapped Cercopithecus aethiops at the Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi, Kenya. The monkeys were screened for Cyclospora parasites ... -
Selection, yield evaluation, drought tolerance indices of orange-flesh sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam) hybrid clone.
(Journal of Nutrition and Food Science., 2012)Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) varieties have high pro-vitamin A and medium amounts of iron and zinc. Drought susceptibility is perceived as one of the major drawbacks of this crop type and currently available varieties ... -
Using podcasts to help students apply health informatics concepts: benefits and unintended consequences
(LWW, 2012)Despite requirements for robust health informatics education, a multitude of educators and policy analysts report that programs are not adequately preparing nurses to handle the bevy of technologies that will be a part of ... -
Regioselective reactions of electrophilic iron dicarbonyl cations, [(η5-C5R5)(CO)2Fe]+ (R = H, CH3) with heterofunctional amine ligands
(Elsevier, 2012)The reactions of the ether salts [(η5-C5R5)(CO)2Fe(E)]BF4, (R = H, E = Et2O; R = CH3, E = THF) with various ligands possessing two different coordination sites have been investigated. It was established that [(Cp(CO)2Fe(OEt2)]BF4 ... -
Projecting the long-term impact of school-or community-based mass-treatment interventions for control of Schistosoma infection
(Public Library of Science, 2012)Schistosomiasis remains a significant health burden in many areas of the world. Morbidity control, focused on limiting infection intensity through periodic delivery of anti-schistosomal medicines, is the thrust of current ... -
The role of personal opinions and experiences in compliance with mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2012)The main strategy adopted for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) elimination globally is annual mass drug administration (MDA) for 4 to 6 rounds. At least 65% of the population at risk should be treated in each round for LF elimination ... -
Prevalence and diversity of cystic echinococcosis in livestock in Maasailand, Kenya
(Springer-Verlag, 2012)Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by several members of the Echinococcus granulosus species complex. In East Africa, several species/strains are known to occur in livestock and humans, but host ... -
B-cell activity in children with malaria
(BioMed Central, 2012)Recent studies implicate deficiency of red blood cell (RBC) complement regulatory proteins (CR1 and CD55) in the pathogenesis of malarial anaemia. This study explored the involvement of B cell CD21, which has an analogous ... -
Effects of hygiene and sanitation interventions on reducing diarrhoea prevalence among children in resource constrained communities: case study of Turkana District, Kenya
(Springer US, 2012)Worldwide, lack of access to safe drinking water together with inadequate sanitation and hygiene is an overwhelming contributor to approximately 4 billion cases of illness annually. This study was set out to understand the ... -
Changing mother’s hygiene and sanitation practices in resource constrained communities: case study of Turkana District, Kenya
(Springer US, 2012)Lack of adequate sanitation, hygiene and safe portable water are serious global health problems that contribute to deaths of many children under the age of 5 years annually, mainly due to diarrhoeal diseases. This study ...