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The potential role of roaming dogs in establishing a geographically novel life cycle of taeniids (Echinococcus spp. and Taenia spp.) in a non-endemic area

Mutwir, Titus; Muigai, Anne W.T.; Magambo, Japhet; Mulinge, Erastus; Gitau, Lucy; Muinde, Patrick; Bettridge, Judy M.; Rogan, Mike; Fèvre, Eric M.; Falzon, Laura C. (Elsevier, 2023-02)

Introduction: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is endemic in humans and livestock in many pastoral communities in Kenya. The distribution of the disease is enhanced by several factors, including livestock trade, which has allowed ...

Avocado production in Kenya in relation to the world, Avocado by-products (seeds and peels) functionality and utilization in food products

Nyakang'i, Clinton O; Ebere, Rebecca; Marete, Eunice; Arimi, Joshua M (Elsevier, 2023)

Globally, about 8.06 million tonnes of avocado are produced annually. According to Food and Agricultural Organisation Corporate Statistical Database, 2020, Kenya was ranked the 6th highest avocado producer globally. The ...

Cystic Echinococcosis in Donkeys in Eastern Africa

Mulinge, Erastus; Zeyhle, Eberhard; Mbae, Cecilia; Gitau, Lucy; Kaburu, Timothy; Magambo, Japhet; Mackenstedt, Ute; Romig, Thomas; Kern, Peter; Wassermann, Marion (Cambridge University Press, 2023-02-27)

Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is endemic in humans and domestic animals in Eastern Africa. All the species of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato complex have been reported in this region except for E. equinus, possibly ...

Effects of ferulic acid on the polymerization behavior of gluten protein and its components

Li, Wen; Sun, Xinyang; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Qin; Fang, Yong; Hu, Qiuhui; Pei, Fei (Elsevier, 2023)

The effects of ferulic acid (FA) at different concentrations on the aggregation behaviors of gluten and its components (gliadin and glutenin) were determined in this study. Results showed that the free sulfhydryl content ...

Camel milk products beyond yoghurt and fresh milk: challenges, processing and applications

Marete, Philip K; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Huka, Guyo; Musalia, Levi; Marete, Eunice; Mathara, Julius M; Arimi, Joshua M (Springer India, 2023-01-09)

Camel (Camelus dromedarius and (Camelus bactrianus) are commonly domesticated in the arid and semi-arid regions because they are well adapted to live in harsh climatic conditions. Camel milk is widely consumed in these ...

Structural characterization and anti-inflammatory activities of novel polysaccharides obtained from Pleurotus eryngii

Wan, Han; Ma, Sai; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Hu, Qiuhui; Xu, Qian; Su, Anxiang; Ma, Ning (Food Science and Human Wellness, 2023-11-03)

Natural polysaccharides named PEP-0.1-1, PEP-0-1 and PEP-0-2 from edible mushroom species Pleurotus eryngii were obtained in the present study. Results showed that molecular weights of these polysaccharides were 3235 kDa, ...