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1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 effects on the regulation of the insulin receptor gene in the hind limb muscle and heart of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Calle, Consuelo; Maestro, Begoña; García-Arencibia, Moisés (Scientific Research Publishing, 2013-04)

In the present study, we examine the effects of the treatment with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [150 IU/Kg (3.75 μg/Kg) once a day, for 15 days] to non-diabetic and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The results indicate ...

16S-rRNA-based analysis of bacterial diversity in the gut of fungus-cultivating termites (Microtermes and Odontotermes species)

Makonde, Huxley M.; Boga, Hamadi I.; Mwirichia, Romano K.; Mackenzie, Lucy; Göker, Markus; Klenk, Hans-Peter (Springer Netherlands, 2013-08-14)

The interaction between termites and their gut symbionts has continued to attract the curiosity of researchers over time. The aim of this study was to characterize and compare the bacterial diversity and community structure ...

1H NMR-based metabolomics study on repeat dose toxicity of fine particulate matter in rats after intratracheal instillation

Zhang, Y.; Hu, H.; Shi, Y.; Yang, X.; Cao, L.; Wu, J.; Asweto, Collins O.; Feng, L.; Duan, J.; Sun, Z. (Elsevier, 2017-07)

Systemic metabolic effects and toxicity mechanisms of ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remain uncertain. In order to investigate the mechanisms in PM2.5 toxicity, we explored the endogenous metabolic changes and ...

A 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system for preeclampsia management in antenatal care

Musyoka, Faith M.; Thiga, Moses M.; Muketha, Geoffrey M. (Elsevier, 2019-06)

The burden of preeclampsia has been a major concern worldwide both in developed and developing countries, making its prevention and management a major concern. Although motherhood is a fulfilling experience in society, ...

2nd HIV&AIDS Prevention Campaign and Wellness Clinics 2017 Report

HIV & AIDS Prevention Committee University of Embu (University of Embu, 2017-06-06)

This report covers the events of a one day HIV & Aids campaign and wellness campaign held on 6 th June, 2017 at Charter Hall, University of Embu (UoEm). The campaign aimed to sensitize all members of staff and their ...

3 - 10 GHz Ultra-Wideband Low-Noise Amplifier Using Inductive-Series Peaking Technique with Cascode Common-Source Circuit

Wu, Chia-Song; Lin, Tah-Yeong; Chang, Chien-Huang; Wu, Hsien-Ming (Scientific Research Publishing, 2011-10)

The objective of this paper is to investigate a ultra-wideband (UWB) low noise amplifier (LNA) by utilizing a two-stage cascade circuit schematic associated with inductive-series peaking technique, which can improve the ...

454 Pyrosequencing‑based assessment of bacterial diversity and community structure in termite guts, mounds and surrounding soils

Makonde, Huxley M.; Mwirichia, Romano; Osiemo, Zipporah; Boga, Hamadi I.; Klenk, Hans‑Peter (2015-09)

Termites constitute part of diverse and economically important termite fauna in Africa, but information on gut microbiota and their associated soil microbiome is still inadequate. In this study, we assessed and compared ...