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Syntaxin 2 and SNAP-23 are required for regulated surfactant secretion
(2014)
The secretion of lung surfactant in alveolar type II cells is a complex process involving the fusion of lamellar bodies with the plasma membrane. This process is somewhat different from the exocytosis of hormones and ...
Re-orientation of Science and Mathematics teachers instructional strategies for information communication technology integration
(2015)
This article reports on a study which explored teachers re-conceptualization and re-orientation process during their in-service training for ICT-pedagogy integration in teaching and learning. The qualitative research design ...
Modulation of eotaxin-3 (CCL26) in alveolar type II epithelial cells
(2007)
Airway epithelial inflammation associated with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma is regulated in part by alveolar type II cell chemokine signaling. Data suggest that ...
Application of ultrasonography in prevalence studies of hydatid cysts in goats in north-western Turkana, Kenya and Toposaland, southern Sudan
(Elsevier, 2000)
Application of ultrasonography in prevalence studies of hydatid cysts in goats in north-western
Turkana, Kenya and Toposaland, southern Sudan. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research,
67:251-255
A study was done ...
A PCR system for detection of species and genotypes of the Echinococcus granulosus-complex, with reference to the epidemiological situation in eastern Africa
(Elsevier, 2004-04)
We describe the development of a specific and sensitive PCR/semi-nested PCR system for the rapid diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1, E. granulosus genotype G6/7, and Echinococcus ortleppi (G5). Diagnosis of ...
Canine echinococcosis in northwest Libya: assessment of coproantigen elisa, and a survey of infection with analysis of risk-factors
(2005)
In order to determine the prevalence and risk factors for canine echinococcosis in different endemic localities in the Tripoli area of northwest Libya, stray dogs were examined post-mortem, and owned dogs screened for ...
Progressive atrophic rhinitis in a medium-scale pig farm in Kiambu, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2012)
Forty-two pigs in a herd of 117 displayed various clinical signs of progressive atrophic rhinitis. The main signs included sneezing, coughing, lachrymation, serous to muco-purulent nasal discharge, and nasal bleeding in 1 ...
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2002-02-27)
In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ...
Student learning impact on science teachers’ teaching: The case of a form 3 science case in Kenya .
(201)
This paper reports on the study that investigated the following question: How do Kenyan science teachers perceive the impact of students’ contextualized science learning on their pedagogy, roles and Views about previously ...
Epidemiology and control of echinococcosis in sub-saharan Africa
(Elsevier, 2000)
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is highly endemic among the nomadic pastoral tribes of East Africa, but is rare amongst the agriculturally based communities. Echinococcus granulosus infections are common in dogs from all countries ...