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  • Folding forms of Escherichia coli DmsD, a twin-arginine leader binding protein 
    Sarfo, Kwabena J.; Winstone, Tara L.; Papish, Andriyka L.; Howell, Jenika M.; Kadir, Hakan; Vogel, Hans J.; Turner, Raymond J. (University of Cape Coast, 2004)
    Escherichia coli DmsD interacts with the twin-arginine leader sequence of the catalytic sub-unit (DmsA) of DMSO reductase. DmsD was purified as a mixture of a number of different folding forms including: dimer (A); monomer ...
  • Food security and climate change in drought-sensitive savanna zones of Ghana 
    Armah, Frederick A.; Odoi, Justice O.; Yengoh, Genesis T.; Obiri, Samuel; Yawson, David O.; Afrifa, Ernest K. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09-04)
    Desertification, climate variability and food security are closely linked through drought, land cover changes, and climate and biological feedbacks. In Ghana, only few studies have documented these linkages. To establish ...
  • Forensic science in Ghana: A review 
    . Amankwaa, Aaron O; Amoako, Emmanuel Nsiah; Bonsu, Dan Osei Mensah; Banyeh, Moses (University of Cape Coast, 2019)
    The use of forensic science continues to grow across the world. In Ghana, major advancements took off in 2011, including the introduction of modern DNA profiling and the establishment of an automated fingerprint identification ...
  • Forensic touch DNA recovery from metal surfaces– A review 
    Bonsu, Dan Osei Mensah; Higgins, Denice; Austin, Jeremy J. (University of Cape Coast, 2019)
    Trace evidence such as touch (also known as contact) DNA has probative value as a vital forensic investigative tool that can lead to the identification and apprehension of a criminal. While the volume of touch DNA evidence ...
  • The frequency of hypertension and pre-hypertension among adults in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana 
    Solomon, Incoom; Adjuik, Martin; Takramah, Wisdom; Axame, Wisdom Kudzo; Owusu, Richard; Parbey, Phyllis Atta; Takase, Mohammed; Tarkang, Elvis; Kweku, Margaret (University of Cape Coast, 2017-08-22)
    Background: Hypertension is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is increasingly becoming an important medical and public health issue. This study assessed the frequency of hypertension and pre-hypertension ...
  • Genetically driven brain serotonin deficiency facilitates panic-like escape behavior in mice 
    Waider, J; Popp, S; Lange, M D; Kern, R; Kolter, J F; Kobler, J; Donner, N C; Lowe, K R; Malzbender, J H; Brazell, C J; Arnold, M R; Aboagye, B; Schmitt-Böhrer, A; Lowry, C A; Pape, H C; Lesch, K P (University of Cape Coast, 2017-10-03)
    Multiple lines of evidence implicate brain serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) system dysfunction in the pathophysiology of stressor-related and anxiety disorders. Here we investigate the influence of constitutively ...
  • The genetics of the butterfly hypolimnas misippus (L.): The classification of phenotypes and the inheritance of forms misippus and inaria 
    Smith, D.A.S; Gordon, I.J (The Genetical Society of Great Britain, 1987-03)
    Hypolimnas misippus is a polymorphic and mimetic butterfly with a pantropicaP distribution. The polymorphism is autosomal and female-limited, the several female forms being generally regarded as Batesian mimics of the ...
  • The genetics of the butterfly Hypolimnasmisippus (L.): 
    Smith, David, A.S; Gordon, I.J (The Genetical Society of Great Britain, 1987-03)
    Hypolimnas misippus is a polymorphic and mimetic butterfly with a pantropical distribution. The polymorphism is autosomal and female-limited, the several female forms being generally regarded as Batesian mimics of the ...
  • Geographic population structure of the African malaria vector Anopheles gambiae suggests a role for the forest-savannah biome transition as a barrier to gene flow 
    Pinto, J; Egyir-Yawson, A; Vicente, J L; Gomes, B; Santolamazza, F; Moreno, M; Charlwood, J D; Simard, F; Elissa, N; Weetman, D; Donnelly, M J; Caccone, A; Della, Torre A (University of Cape Coast, 2012)
    The primary frotropical malaria mosquito vector Anopheles ambiae sensu stricto has a complex population structure. In West Africa, this species is split into two molecular forms and displays local and regional variation ...
  • Geographical Distribution of β-Lactam Resistance among Klebsiella spp. from Selected Health Facilities in Ghana 
    Quansah, Elvis; Barnie, Prince Amoah; Acheampong, Desmond Omane; Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas; Mills, Richael Odarkor; Asmah, Ebenezer; Cudjoe, Obed; Dadzie, Isaac (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09-03)
    β-Lactam-resistant Klebsiella isolates continue to cause multidrug resistance infections worldwide. This study aimed to describe the geographical distribution of extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), AmpC β-lactamase (AmpC), ...
  • Ghanaian herbal medicines for malaria: An evaluation of the clinical safety and effectiveness of “time herbal mixture” in uncomplicated malaria 
    Tetteh, Andrews W.; Tetteh, Andrews W.; Thomford, Kwesi P.; Mensah, Merlin L.; Boadu, Kwame O.; Thomford, Ama K.; Amposah, Isaac K.; Amofa, Godfred; Turkson, Benard K.; Agyemang, Michael O.; Owusu-Ansah, Emmanuel D. J. (University of Cape Coast, 2020)
    Background: Herbal antimalarials have become a popular source of treatment for most Ghanaians. The significant increase in patronage is of public health concern due to the lack of quality, safety, and effcacy data. Aim: ...
  • Ghana’s fertilizer subsidy policy: early field lessons from farmers in the Central Region 
    Yawson, David O.; Armah, Frederick A.; Afrifa, Ernest K.A.; Dadzie, Samuel K.N. (University of Cape Coast, 2010)
    This paper presents early field lessons on Ghana’s Fertilizer Subsidy Program from two farming communities in the Central Region. A combination of quantitative and qualitative approach was used to assess the availability, ...
  • Ghana’s right to information bill: opportunity for SDI as a technical infrastructure 
    Yawson, David Oscar; Armah, Frederick Ato; Dadzie, Samuel Kwesi Ndzeba (University of Cape Coast, 2010)
    Information is an important resource in the 21st century knowledge-based society. Access to public sector information is being viewed as an important path to strengthening democracy, good governance, public service and ...
  • Guiding phosphorus stewardship for multiple ecosystem services 
    Macdonald, Graham K.; Jarvie, Helen P.; Withers, Paul J. A.; Doody, Donnacha G.; Keeler, Bonnie L.; Powers, Stephen M.; Sharpley, Andrew N.; Shen, Jianbo; Douglas R. Smith; Weintraub, Michael N.; Zhang, Tiequan; Haygarth, Philip M.; Miyittah, Michael K. (University of Cape Coast, 2017)
    The essential role of phosphorus (P) for agriculture and its impact on water quality has received decades of research attention. However, the benefits of sustainable P use and management for society due to its downstream ...
  • Haematological parameters and plasma levels of 8-iso-prostaglandin F2α in malaria-sickle cell co-morbidity: A cross sectional study 
    Aninagyei, Enoch; Tetteh, Emmanuel Doku; Banini, Josephine; Nani, Emmanuel; Adu, Patrick; Ephraim, Richard K. D.; Egyir-Yawson, Alexander; Acheampong, Desmond Omane (University of Cape Coast, 2018)
    Malaria and sickle cell disease (SCD) co-morbidity have previously been reported in Ghana. However, there is paucity of data on haematological profiles and oxidative stress in comorbidity states. This study identified novel ...
  • HER-2 Protein Overexpression in Patients with Gastric and Esophageal adenocarcinoma at a tertiary care facility in Ghana 
    Simpong, David Larbi; Asmah, Richard Harry; Krampah, Cecilia; Akakpo, Patrick Kafui; Adu, Patrick; Asante, Du-Bois; Naporo, Simon; Adjei, Andrew Anthony; Gyasi, Richard Kwasi (University of Cape Coast, 2018-03-14)
    The prognosis of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma remains generally poor. However, mounting evidence suggests a positive role of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) expression in the prognosis of patients ...
  • High prevalence of PfCRTK76T mutationin Plasmodium falciparum isolates in Ghana 
    Afoakwah, Richmond; Boampong, Johnson N.; Egyir-Yawson, Alexander; Nwaefuna, Ekene K.; Verner, Orish N.; Asare, Kwame K. (University of Cape Coast, 2013)
    Plasmodium falciparum has successfully developed resistance to almost allcurrently used antimalarials. A single nucleotide polymorphism in the P. falciparum chloroquine resistance transporter (Pfcrt) gene at position 76 ...
  • HtrA1 up-regulates expression of MMPs via Erk1/2/Rock-dependent pathways 
    Li, Dapeng; Yue, Jiawei; Wu, Yan; Barnie, Prince Amoah; Wu, Yumin (University of Cape Coast, 2018-02-15)
    Background: There are few studies that have identified the potential role of a high temperature requirement A1 (HtrA1) in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). This study was undertaken to investigate the regulatory role ...
  • Human health risk assessment of artisanal miners exposed to toxic chemicals in water and sediments in the Prestea Huni Valley District of Ghana 
    Obiri, Samuel; Yeboah, Philip O.; Osae, Shiloh; Adu-kumi, Sam; Cobbina, Samuel J.; Armah, Frederick A.; Ason, Benjamin; Antwi, Edward; Quansah, Reginald (University of Cape Coast, 2016-01-18)
    A human health risk assessment of artisanal miners exposed to toxic metals in water bodies and sediments in the Prestea Huni Valley District of Ghana was carried out in this study, in line with US EPA risk assessment ...
  • The hydroxyl moiety on carbon one (C1) in the monoterpene nucleus of thymol is indispensable for anti-bacterial effect of thymol 
    Boye, Alex; Addo, Justice Kwaku; Acheampong, Desmond Omane; Thomford, Ama Kyeraa; Asante, Emmanuel; Amoaning, Regina Elorm; Kuma, Dominic Nkwantabisa (University of Cape Coast, 2020)
    Background: Thymol, a natural monoterpene phenol is not only relevant clinically as an anti-microbial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent but also holds the prospect as a natural template for pharmaceutical semi ...

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