Interleukin-17 in Health and Disease: A Double-Edged Sword in Immunity Ssenkayi Julius Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda Email:Julius.ssenkayi@studwc.kiu.ac.ug ABSTRACT Interleukin-17 (IL-17), a key pro-inflammatory cytokine primarily...

Cytokine Modulation with Biomaterials: Engineering the Immune Response for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Serunjogi Ruth Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda Email: ruth.serunjogi@studwc.kiu.ac.ug ABSTRACT Cytokines are key regulators of the...

Lipidomics in Obesity: Unveiling Metabolic Pathways Contributing to Hyperlipidemia Winniefred Nankya Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda Email: winniefred.nankya@studwc.kiu.ac.ug ABSTRACT Obesity, a global public health challenge, is...

Lipid Droplet Accumulation in Cancer: Targeting Lipophagy as a Therapeutic Strategy Mercy Latricia Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda Email: latricia.mercy@studwc.kiu.ac.ug ABSTRACT Lipid droplets (LDs) are dynamic organelles involved in...

The Role of Chronic Infections in Immune System Dysregulation and Autoimmune Diseases Nasira A. Sitar Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda Satar.nasira@studwc.kiu.ac.ug ABSTRACT Chronic infections significantly impact the immune system,...

Sex-Specific Differences in Lipid Metabolism in Obesity: Implications for Cardiometabolic Risk Masika Anna Mahinda Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda Email: mahindamasika@studwc.kiu.ac.ug ABSTRACT Sex-specific differences in lipid metabolism...