Browsing School of Biosciences (Biosciences) by Issue Date "2022-02"
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The antibacterial activity of the ethanol and diethyl ether extracts of Saba Comorensis Boj. Pichon leaves on Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae species
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global health. Resistant microbes are becoming increasingly difficult and costly to treat, a burden in developing countries (The Interagency Coordination Group ... -
The antibacterial activity of Urtica massaica Mildbr. Ethanolic leaf extract against Enterococcus faecalis
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Recently, there has been difficulty in the management of various infections such as gastric ulcers in Uganda as a result of deteriorating health care systems, high prices and the associated side effects of western drugs. ... -
Concentration of Lead and Zinc in Clarias gariepinus of River Nyamwamba in Kasese district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Aquatic organisms are best bio indicators used in biological assessment of water quality worldwide. However, relatively less attention has been paid to include fresh water fish for purposes of health and, water quality bio ... -
Determination of safety of unlicensed herbal preparations used in the management of cancer
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Cancer has become a primary cause of concern in the health care system of Uganda. The cancer burden is especially substantial due to lack of appropriate diagnosis, poor access to care, limitations in technical workforce ... -
Network pharmacology and molecular docking studies of quercetin as a potential treatment for prostate cancer
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent malignancy worldwide, following lung cancer and in Africa, it is the most common cancer among men. Quercetin is a plant flavanoid and it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and ... -
Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of aqueous and Methanolic extracts of citrus limon peels against Xanthomonas campestris PV musacearu.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Citrus fruit plants are globally known and used in herbal medicine due to high antimicrobial activity of the phytochemicals present in different parts of the plant. The Genus has many species like Citrus limon, Citrus ...