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Publications and source records attributed to P E Kruger.
The synthesis and structural characterisation of the diamino-bis-pyridine ligand L2 and its diammonium-bispyridinium salt [(H4L2Cl)2].6Cl.H2O 1, are reported; X-ray diffraction studies reveal that chloride coordination causes the latter to adopt a double-helicate structure in the solid-state.
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The planar electron-rich heterocyclic diamine 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP), C12H10N4, is of particular interest to both chemists and biochemists because of its rich organic chemistry and intense luminescence. In this paper, we report the first structure of DAP in its non-protonated form and describe the intriguing crystal packing, which features pi-pi, hydrogen- and T-bonded interactions.
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The effect of caffeine administration on thermoregulatory and myocardial function during endurance performance was studied. A caffeine solution (250 ml; 5 mg caffeine/kg body weight) ingested 1 hour prior to 2 hours of running by 5 subjects was shown to have no significant effect on sweat loss, water deficit, percentage change in plasma volume, final rectal temperature and serum electrolyte levels, as compared with a similar control group who were given a caffeine-free drink. The rectal temperatures in both groups did, however, reach levels known to be associated with heatstroke despite a recommended regimen of fluid replacement. No pathological electrocardiographic changes occurred in either group. It is therefore concluded that the use of caffeine for ergogenic purposes by young athletes is a relatively safe procedure.
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