DNA barcoding, micromorphology and metabolic traits of selected Ficus L. (Moraceae) species from Egypt.

The genus Ficus of the family Moraceae, is one of the largest genera of angiosperms, with diverse pharmaceutical applications and biological activities. The traditional approaches based on the morphological traits have been frequently implemented for taxonomical identification of the different taxa of Ficus, however, encompassing these features are quite laborious, due to the dependence of these phenotypic traits on the environmental conditions. So, authenticating the taxonomical identity of the Ficus taxa with molecular barcoding and metabolic profiling, as relatively stable traits, could be a relevant approach for confirming the traditional phenotypic traits of this genus.

Chemotaxonomy compared to morphological and anatomical taxonomy of five Hibiscus species.

Hibiscus is a charismatic genus of the Malvaceae family that is noted for its diversity, lacking identifiable characteristics for distinguishing its various species. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop authentication methods for genus delimitation and species delineation. The present study aims to discern the taxonomic relationships between the well-known, globally familiar, and economically important five Hibiscus species, namely: H.

Genetic diversity analysis in wheat cultivars using SCoT and ISSR markers, chloroplast DNA barcoding and grain SEM.

Background: Wheat is a major cereal that can narrow the gap between the increasing human population and food production. In this connection, assessing genetic diversity and conserving wheat genetic resources for future exploitation is very important for breeding new cultivars that may withstand the expected climate change. The current study evaluates the genetic diversity in selected wheat cultivars using ISSR and SCoT markers, the rbcL and matK chloroplast DNA barcoding, and grain surface sculpture characteristics.

Molecular and metabolic traits of some Egyptian species of Cassia L. and Senna Mill (Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae).

The genus Cassia and Senna have been classified under subfamily Caesalpinioideae of family Fabaceae (Leguminosae) of order Fabales. There is a scarce taxonomical studies of the genus Cassia and Senna inhabiting Egyptian environments, thus, the main objective of the current was to revise and authenticate the phylogenetic relationship between studied taxa of the species of the genera Cassia and Senna in Egypt using the recent tools of ITS barcoding, RAPD analysis and metabolic profiling, in comparing to the traditional taxonomical features. From the cluster analysis of the traditional 27 morphological characters, the studied taxa were categorized into two major clades with an average taxonomic distance of 4.

Preparation, spectroscopic, characterizations and biological studies of new charge transfer complexes formed between fluconazole drug with various acceptors.

Charge transfer complexes developed during the interaction of Fluconazole drug (FLU) as an electron donor with different types of electron acceptors, including σ-type as iodine (I), and π-types as 2,3-dinitrosalsylic acid (HDNS), Tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) and 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ). The formed complexes were characterized using various techniques as UV-Vis spectra, Thermal analyses, spectrophotometric measurements, H NMR and FTIR Spectroscopy. It was found that the stoichiometry of all developed complexes was a 1:1 M ratio between fluconazole and acceptors (I, HDNS, TCNE and DDQ).

Sexual Function in Females With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Relationship With Physical and Psychosocial States.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the frequency rates of sexual problems and associated factors in a cohort of married females with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Patients And Methods: The study included 200 female RA patients (mean age 44.2±9.

Saccharinato complexes of Ce(V) with 2-hydroxypyridine: synthesis, spectroscopic and thermal characteristics of [Ce(sac)2(SO4)(H2O)4] and [Ce(sac)2(SO4)(PyOH)2].

The synthesis of Ce(IV) complexes [Ce(sac)2(SO4)(H2O)4] (1) and [Ce(sac)2 (SO4)(PyOH)2] (2) (sac=saccharinate, PyOH=2-hydroxypyridine) starting with sodium saccharinate is described. Their vibrational and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H, 13C) spectra as well as their thermal mode of degradation were investigated. The data indicate that sac in complex 1 behaves as a monodentate ligand through the nitrogen atoms.

Synthesis, characterization and biological activity of some platinum(II) complexes with Schiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde, 2-furaldehyde and phenylenediamine.

Four platinum(II) complexes of Schiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde and 2-furaldehyde with o- and p-phenylenediamine were reported and characterized based on their elemental analyses, IR and UV-vis spectroscopy and thermal analyses (TGA). The complexes were found to have the general formula [Pt(L)(H(2)O)(2)]Cl(2) x nH(2)O (where n=0 for complexes 1, 3, 4; n=1 for complex 2. The data obtained show that Schiff bases were interacted with Pt(II) ions in the neutral form as a bidentate ligand and the oxygens rather than the nitrogens are the most probable coordination sites.

Vibrational and thermal studies of the complexes (NH4)[VO(O2)2(phen)].2H2O and (NH4)[V(O2)3(phen)].2H2O.

The infrared spectra of the oxodiperoxo and triperoxo complexes, (NH4)[VO(O2)2(phen)].2H2O and (NH4)[V(O2)3(phen)].2H2O have been recorded and the observed bands are assigned on the basis of Cs symmetry.

Preparation and spectroscopic studies on charge-transfer complexes of 2,2'-bipyridine with picric and chloranilic acids.

Charge-transfer (CT) complexes formed on the reaction of 2,2'-bipyridine with some acceptors such as picric acid (HPA) and chloranilic acid (H(2)CA) have been studied in CHCl(3) and MeOH at room temperature. Based on elemental analysis and IR spectra of the solid CT complexes along with the photometric titration curves for the reactions, the data obtained indicate the formation of 1:1 charge-transfer complexes [(bpyH)(PA)] and [(bpyH(2))(CA)], respectively. The infrared and (1)H NMR spectroscopic data indicate a charge-transfer interaction associated with a proton migration from the acceptor to the donor followed by intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

Spectroscopic studies on [(DD18C6H2)(HPA)2](PA)2 and [(DD18C6H2)(DDQ)2](DDQH)2 formed in the reaction of N,N'-dibenzyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane with HPA and DDQ.

The interaction of the mixed oxygen-nitrogen cyclic base, N,N'-dibenzyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (DD18C6) with pi-acceptors such as picric acid (HPA) and 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) has been studied spectrophotometrically in chloroform at 25 degrees C. The results obtained indicate the formation of 1:4 charge-transfer complexes with the general formula (DD18C6)(acceptor)4. The electronic and infrared spectra of charge-transfer complexes along with the (1)H NMR spectra were recorded and discussed.

Charge-transfer interaction of iodine with some polyamidoamines.

The interaction of iodine as a sigma-acceptor with two derivatives of polyamidoamine dendrimers (donor), 1,8-naphthalimide polyamidoamine (PAM1) and 4-piperidino-1,8-naphthalimide polyamidoamine (PAM2) have been investigated spectrophotometrically at room temperature in chloroform. The results indicate the formation of two CT-complexes [(PAM1)I](+)I(3)(-) and [(PAM2)(2)I](+)I(3)(-) with molar ratios of 1:2 and 1:1, respectively. The formation of these two complexes are in good agreement with their elemental analysis, infrared measurements and photometric titration plots based on the characteristic absorption bands of I(3)(-) ion around 280 and 360 nm.

Spectroscopic studies on Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes of 6-amino-1-methyl-5-nitrosouracil and its 6-methylamine derivative.

Four complexes are obtained during the reactions of 6-amino-1-methyl-5-nitrosouracil and its 6-methylamine derivative with Co(II) and Cu(II) ions. Theses complexes were characterized through their elemental, thermal analysis, infrared and 1H NMR spectroscopes. The obtained results indicate that, the exocyclic oxygen and nitrogen atoms are the most probable binding sites rather than ring nitrogen atoms.

A novel method for preparation of cobalt(II) and lead(II) carbonates.

Cobalt(II) carbonate, CoCO3.4H2O and lead(II) carbonate, PbCO3.2H2O were synthesis by a new simple method during the reaction of aqueous solutions of CoX2 (X=Cl-, NO3- and CH3COO-) and PbX2 (X=NO3- or CH3COO-), respectively, with urea at approximately 85 degrees C for 2 h.

Spectroscopic studies on charge-transfer complexes formed in the reaction of ferric(III) acetylacetonate with sigma- and pi-acceptors.

The reaction of ferric(III) acetylacetonate (donor), Fe(acac)3, with iodine as a sigma-acceptor and with other different pi-acceptors have been studied spectrophotometrically at room temperature in chloroform. The pi-acceptors used in this investigation are 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ), p-chloranil and 7,7',8,8'-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ). The results indicate the formation of 1:1 charge-transfer complexes with a general formula, [Fe(acac)3 (acceptors)].

Characterization of rice field mosquito habitats in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt.

The characteristics of the breeding water, interspecific association and seasonal abundance of 3 mosquito species within rice fields were examined in 6 districts. Larvae of Cx. antennatus were dominant (83.

Latent iron deficiency anaemia in schistosomiasis.

This study was carried on 60 male patients, 20 have simple intestinal mansoniasis, 20 have simple urinary bilharziasis and 20 have hepatosplenic mansoniasis. Latent iron deficiency anaemia, defined as those having normal Hb content (greater than 13 g/dl) and low serum ferritin (less than 15 ng/mL). Such latent anaemia was found in 35% of cases with simple mansoniasis, 20% of cases with simple urinary bilharziasis but not in any case with hepatosplenic mansoniasis.