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Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Polyphenol-Loaded Phytosome Delivery System against Breast Cancer Cell Lines
(MDPI, 2022-07-11)Moringa oleifera leaf polyphenols (Mopp) were encapsulated with phytosomes to enhance their efficacy on 4T1 cancer cell lines. The Mopp were extracted via microwave-assisted extraction. Moringa oleifera polyphenol-loaded ... -
Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaf polyphenol-loaded phytosome delivery system against breast cancer cell lines
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)Active plant molecules like polyphenols have been repositioned increasingly utilized for managing breast cancer traditionally. However, polyphenols possess poor lipid miscibility, that results in poor bioavailability ... -
Fuzzy modelling on the depletion of forest biomass and forest-dependent wildlife population
(Elsevier, 2023-09-01)This paper presents a system of non-linear differential equations describing the depletion of forest biomass and forest-dependent wildlife population caused by human population and its associated activities. The model ... -
Genetic characterization of jute mallow (corchorus spp.): a traditional African vegetable
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)Jute mallow (Corchorus spp.) is a very nutritious traditional leafy vegetable. Its leaves contain an average of 15% dry matter,4.8 g of protein, 259 mg of calcium, 4.5 mg of iron, 4.7 mg of vitamin A, 92 μg of folate, 1.5 ... -
Genetic diversity of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) from Tanzania as revealed by ISSR markers
(Journal of Advances in Agriculture, 2015-10-19)Grapevine (Vitis viniferaL.) is a perennial horticultural crop which is used worldwide for production of wine, table grapes, dried fruits and grape juice. In spite of its importance as a cash crop, the purity of each variety ... -
The genetic diversity of leaf vegetable jute mallow (Corchorus spp.): A review
(Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 2017-09-27)Corchorus spp. is among traditional vegetable which is very nutritious and has been in use in many households in Africa. It contains high level of carotenoids (150μg/100g), vitamin C, Iron (190μg/g), 1.3% Calcium and 25.0% ... -
The genetic diversity of local african chickens: A potential for selection of chickens resistant to viral infections
(Poultry Science Association Inc., 2018)Viral infections impose a great threat to backyard chicken production among poor rural households in developing countries. These infections limit the contribution of chicken production in improving the livelihoods of ... -
Genetic variants of CYP3A5, CYP2D6, SULT1A1, UGT2B15 and tamoxifen response in postmenopausal patients with breast cancer
(Springer Nature, 2007-01-23)Introduction Tamoxifen therapy reduces the risk of recurrence and prolongs the survival of oestrogen-receptor-positive patients with breast cancer. Even if most patients benefit from tamoxifen, many breast tumours either ... -
Genome scan for signatures of adaptive evolution in wild African goat (capra nubiana)
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a wild goat species inhabiting the Sahara and Arabia deserts. C. nubiana thrives well in its habitat which is characterized by intense solar radiation, high temperatures, little feed, and ... -
Genome Scan for Variable Genes Involved in Environmental Adaptations of Nubian Ibex
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2021-06-17)The Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a wild goat species that inhabits the Sahara and Arabian deserts and is adapted to extreme ambient temperatures, intense solar radiation, and scarcity of food and water resources. To ... -
Genomics of Adaptations in Ungulates
(MDPI, 2021-05-29)Ungulates are a group of hoofed animals that have long interacted with humans as essential sources of food, labor, clothing, and transportation. These consist of domesticated, feral, and wild species raised in a wide range ... -
Genotype-Dependent Tumor Regression in Marek’s Disease Mediated at the Level of Tumor Immunity
(Springer, 2008-03-18)Marek’s disease (MD) of chickens is a unique natural model of Hodgkin’s and Non Hodgkin’s lymphomas in which the neoplastically-transformed cells over-express CD30 (CD30hi) antigen. All chicken genotypes can be infected ... -
Geographical and behavioral risks associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection in an area of complex transmission
(Parasites & Vectors, 2018)Background: Schistosoma haematobium infection in endemic areas varies depending on the nature and complexity of the transmission networks present. Studies of micro-geographical transmission of S. haematobium infection ... -
Germination of Invasive Plant Seeds after Digestion by Horses in California
(Natural Areas Journal, 2008-10)Using a unique sterile design intended to eliminate outside seed contamination of horse feces, we investigated whether weed seeds germinate after digestion by horses. Feces were collected from selected National Parks and ... -
Giraffe foraging ecology in the Tarangire Manyara ecosystem, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Management of rangelands requires knowledge of forage species that are preferred or avoided by wildlife and livestock. The recent and rapid transformation of habitat by humans has led to increased concerns about the ... -
Giraffe genome sequence reveals clues to its unique morphology and physiology
(Nature Communications, 2016-05-16)The origins of giraffe’s imposing stature and associated cardiovascular adaptations are unknown. Okapi, which lacks these unique features, is giraffe’s closest relative and provides a useful comparison, to identify genetic ... -
Graphene and graphene like 2D graphitic carbon nitride: Electrochemical detection of food colorants and toxic substances in environment
(Elsevier, 2019)Excessive consumption of substances such as food colorants, exposure to doses of metal ions, antibiotic residues and pesticides residues above maximum tolerance limit have a detrimental effect on human health. Hence in ... -
Groundnut rust disease epidemiology and potential sustainable management strategies
(INNSPUB, 2020-04-30)Groundnut is an important food and cash crop for the majority of the world’s population. However, diseases have impeded groundnut cultivation in groundnut-growing regions. Of them, groundnut rust disease caused by ... -
Growth comparison of Banana cv. Mchare (Huti Green) under full and deficit irrigation conditions in Northern Highlands, Tanzania
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 2020-02-15)Drip irrigation in banana farms is an uncommon practice as compared with other horticultural crops. Records for East African Highland Banana (EAHB) diploid (AA subgroup) cv Mchare-Huti Green (HG) cultivated under drip ... -
Growth performance of the neglected crop Telfairia pedata across elevation and climate gradients in Northern Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2022-02-07)Herbaceous vines, including the neglected crop Telfairia pedata, play a key role in small-holder livelihoods of Eastern Africa. Despite this species’ importance in enhancing agro-biodiversity, little is known about its ...