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Dengue and Mosquito Control Programs: A Comparative Analysis

Oluyemisi Falope, Katheryn Hanson & Azliyati Azizan · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2014

Aims: This paper aims to compare the effectiveness of current mosquito control programs in the control of dengue in a developed versus a developing country. Study Design:  Systematic Review and Analysis. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Global Health, University of Sout...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2015/14504

Activation of Nrf2 Restores Klotho Expression and Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in CKD

Young Ki Son, Shu-Man Liu, Seyed H Farzaneh, Sohrab Nazertehrani, Mahyar Khazaeli & Nosratola D. Vaziri · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2014

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes klotho deficiency, oxidative stress and inflammation which are common features and major mediators of progression of renal disease. Oxidative stress in CKD is, partly, due to impaired activation of Nrf2, the master regulator of gene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2015/13745

New Assay of Detecting Common Mutation Causing Sanjad-Sakati Syndrome Using Real-Time Fluorescence PCR and Melting Curve Analysis

Mohamed H. Al-Hamed, Haya Al-Jurayb & Faiqa Imtiaz · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2014

Sanjad-Sakati Syndrome (SSS) is an autosomal recessive disorder reported mainly in Middle Eastern populations. The mutation c.155_166del in exon 3 of the TBCE gene is the most common cause of SSS in the population. Each double stranded DNA product has a specific melting temperatu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2015/13103

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: Current Diagnosis and Management

Yimei Miao, Amanda Dalpiaz, Richard Schwamb, Mina Ebrahim, Kelly Warren & S. Ali Khan · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2014

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is a common concern for premenopausal, multiparous women with chronic pelvic pain persisting greater than 6 months. It is defined as observable congestion of pelvic veins due to pelvic varicosities that cause reflux and dilation of ovarian veins,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2015/12029

Expression in Escherichia coli and Purification of Microbial Enzymes for the Production of Enzymatic Analytical Kits to Measure Relevant Metabolites

Patrícia I. P. Ponte, Catarina I. P. D. Guerreiro, Vânia Fernandes, André T. Fernandes, Carlos M. G. A. Fontes, Luís M. A. Ferreira & José A. M. Prates · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2014

Aim: The present study describes the procedure for the isolation, cloning, expression and purification of eight different microbial enzymes required for the assembly of a comprehensive range of enzymatic test kits. Methodology: The genes encoding the enzymes were isolated through...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2015/13113

Differences in Hypertension Risk Factors between Rural Maasai in Ngorongoro and Urban Maasai in Arusha Municipal: A Descriptive Study

Abel Ngoye, Pammla Petrucka & Joram Buza · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2014

Background: Many ethnic groups within Tanzania are migrating from rural to urban areas in search of jobs and better livelihoods. One such group is the Maasai, whose distinct ethnicity and lifestyle potentially offers significant learnings in hypertension-related   population heal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2014/11947

Potential Protective Effects of Blackberry and Quercetin on Sodium Fluoride-inducedImpaired Hepato-renal Biomarkers, Sex Hormones and Hematotoxicity in Male Rats

Hayat A. A. Ismail, Reham Z. Hamza & Nahla S. El-Shenawy · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2014

Aim: The present study was carried out to evaluate the potential protective role of blackberry juice (BBJ) and quercetin (Q) against sodium fluoride-induced liver damage and impairment of kidney function, as well as hematotoxicity in rats. Study Design: After 2 weeks of acclimati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2014/12057