• Expression of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 2 alpha in mouse bronchiolar epithelial cells: anatomical and functional implications 

  Luziga, C. (Anatomy Journal of Africa, 2018-09-19)

  The lung is one of the major sites of cathepsins (B, H, and L) expression where they are involved in several functions including degradation of extracellular matrix proteins, remodelling of the lung tissue and processing ...
• Potential role of Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen 2 alpha in secretory activity of endocrine cells in mouse adenohyphphysis 

  Luziga, C. (Open Veterinary Journal., 2019-05-09)

  The peptide hormones of the adenohypophysis are produced by proteolytic processing of their prohormone precursors. Cathepsin L is known to function as a major proteolytic enzyme involved in the production of the peptide ...
• Patterns and variations in morphology of glenoid cavity in mammals:Implications for locomotion efficiency 

  Luziga, C.; Wada, N. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2019-02-01)

  The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the morphology and dimensions of glenoid cavity and examine their relationship with body size and locomotion efficiency. The study was performed on 356 glenoid cavities ...
• Immunoreactivity of Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen 2 alpha in mouse pancreatic islet cells. 

  Luziga, C. (Anatomia Histologia and Embryologia, 2020-01-01)

  Cells of the pancreatic islets produce several molecules including insulin (beta cells), glucagon (alpha cells), somatostatin (delta cells), pancreatic polypeptide (PP cells), ghrelin (epsilon cells), serotonin ...
• Anatomical variation of habitat related changes in scapular morphology 

  Luziga, C.; Wada, N. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2018-12-07)

  The mammalian forelimb is adapted to different functions including postural, locomotor, feeding, exploratory, grooming and defense. Comparative studies on morphology of the mammalian scapula have been performed in an attempt ...
• Molecular epidemiology of Theileria parva in Eastern Zone of Tanzania. 

  Rukambile, E.; Mbassa, G.; Luziga, C.; Mwajibage, L..; Magwisha, H.; Mamiro, K.; Makondo, Z. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2015-06-02)

  Theileria parva is a haemoprotozoan parasite that causes fatal lymphoproliferative disease of cattle, East Coast fever (ECF), transmitted by Rhipicephalus appendiculatus tick. There are many stocks of T. parva differing ...
• Effect of vitamin B6 supplements on glucose tolerance, blood hemoglobin level and body weight in female mice taking combined oral contraceptive 

  Komba, R. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  An increasing number of women worldwide are using some form of contraceptive drugs for family planning including combined oral contraceptives (COC). However, the use of COC has been associated with some adverse effects ...
• Cyanide levels in raw sweet cassava varieties and people’s perception on cyanide poisoning in Kagera and Morogoro regions of Tanzania 

  Mushumbusi, C. B. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), an edible crop that is renowned out of its growth advantages over other crops, carries cyanide which is potentially poisonous to humans. The threat is intensified by human habit of ...
• Molecular characterization of infectious bursal disease virus recently detected in Dar es salaam, Tanzania 

  Badi, P. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) causes an acute and highly contagious immunosuppressive disease in young chickens aged 3 to 6 weeks. The molecular epidemiology of IBD virus causing severe disease in chickens in ...
• The effect of cold storage and cooking procedures on the levels of oxytetracycline residues in beef from Dodoma region, Tanzania 

  Mgonja, F. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Worldwide, there is an increased use of antimicrobial drugs due to occurrence of diseases of human and animals. The general objective was to study the effect of cooking procedures and cold storage on the levels of ...
• The effect of cold storage and cooking procedures on the levels of oxytetracycline residues in beef from Dodoma Region, Tanzania 

  Mgonja, F. R. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Worldwide, there is an increased use of antimicrobial drugs due to occurrence of diseases of human and animals. The general objective was to study the effect of cooking procedures and cold storage on the levels of ...
• Photodynamic inactivation of Aspergillus flavus mediated by Bidens pilosa extract 

  Temba, B. A.; Fletcher, M. T.; Fox, G. P.; Harvey, J. W.; Sultanbawa, Y. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2015)

  Occurrence of mycotoxins in food and animal feeds poses major health risks to human and animals, and effective control requires integration of crop management strategies both in the field and during post-harvest storage ...
• Evaluation of stress hormone (cortisol) levels and some biochemical parameters of pigs kept under intensive management systems in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Bakari, G. G.; Mollel, E.; Max, R. A.; Muhairwa, A. P. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  The worldwide increase in demand for animal products in recent decades has necessitated raising of food animals under intensive systems that have been demonstrated to cause stress to animals. A cross sectional study was ...
• Awareness on mycotoxins among commercial poultry feed handlers in Morogoro 

  Temba, B. A. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  Successful control of the mycotoxins contamination in animal feeds needs to integrate variety of techniques which involve different stakeholders along the livestock management and feed handling chain. A study was conducted ...
• Tilapia lake virus threatens tilapines farming and food security: socio-economic challenges and preventive measures in Sub-Saharan Africa 

  Hounmanou, Y. M. G.; Mdegela, R. H.; Dougnon, T. V.; Achoh, M. E.; Mhongole, O. J.; Agadjihouede, H.; Gangbe, L.; Dalsgaard, A. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  Tilapiais a traditional and favorite dish in almost all countries of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the second most produced fish worldwide. A deadly viral disease caused by Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) currently threatens ...
• Molecular diversity of DNA-B component of east African cassava mosaic viruses in Tanzania 

  Lupembe, M. D. (2017)

  Begomoviruses are whitefly-transmitted viruses belonging to the family Geminiviridae presenting most devastating threat to food security. This study was initiated to asses cassava mosaic disease (CMD) severity and ...
• Detection of Arenaviruses in rodents, shrews and elephant shrews from selected wildlife-human interfaces in Tanzania 

  Maganga, Ruth (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  The present study was conducted to investigate the presence of Arenaviruses from rodents, shrews and elephant shrews captured in selected wildlife-human interfaces in Tanzania. The study involved six sites with high ...
• Bioactivity of Synadenium glaucescens (pax) extracts on helminth eggs and larvae from wastewater stabilization ponds in Morogoro municipality,Tanzania 

  Hassan, S. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  The increased use of wastewater and sludge from wastewater stabilization ponds in agriculture predisposes the consumers to the health risks. The objective of this study was to evaluate the bioactivity of Synadenium glaucescens ...
• Detection of Arenaviruses in rodents, shrews and elephant shrews from selected wildlife-human interfaces in Tanzania 

  Maganga, R. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  The present study was conducted to investigate the presence of Arenaviruses from rodents, shrews and elephant shrews captured in selected wildlife-human interfaces in Tanzania. The study involved six sites with high potential ...
• Assessment of genetic diversity of maize landraces in Tanzania using Random Amplified Polymorhic DNA markers 

  Asigbee, T. W. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

  The knowledge and comprehension of the genetic variation of maize (Zea mays L.) landraces is pivotal for the implementation of measures to address conservation and improvement. The purpose of this study was to assess the ...

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