CNS stimulant
CNS stimulant. Blocks adenosine A1 and A2A receptors. cAMP phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Interferes with the uptake and storage of Ca2+ by the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle. Prevents apoptosis and cell cycle effects induced by various chemicals. Inhibits cellular DNA repair mechanisms. Anti-inflammatory.
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Product Details
| Alternative Name |
1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione |
|---|---|
| Appearance |
White to colorless powder. |
| CAS |
58-08-2 |
| Couple Target |
Adenosine receptor, PDE |
| Couple Type |
Blocker, Inhibitor |
| Formula |
C8H10N4O2 |
| Identity |
Determined by IR. |
| MI |
14: 1636 |
| MW |
194.2 |
| Purity |
≥99% (HPLC) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in chloroform, 100% alcohol or hot water. |
| Source |
Found in tea leaves, coffee beans, cocoa beans, maté leaves, guarana paste and kola nuts. |
Handling & Storage
| Use/Stability |
As indicated on product label or CoA when stored as recommended. |
|---|---|
| Long Term Storage |
Ambient |
| Shipping |
Ambient Temperature |
| Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
|---|
- New insights into the influences of baking and storage on the nonvolatile compounds in oolong tea: A nontargeted and targeted metabolomics study: J. Peng, et al.; Food Chem. 375, 131872 (2022), Abstract
- A comprehensive study of the differences in protein expression and chemical constituents in tea leaves (Camellia sinensis var. sinensis) with different maturity using a combined proteomics and metabolomics method: Z. Sun, et al.; Food Res. Int. 157, 111397 (2022), Abstract
- Impact of Various Microbial-Fermented Methods on the Chemical Profile of Dark Tea Using a Single Raw Tea Material: J. Shi, et al.; J. Agric. Food Chem. 69, 4210 (2021), Abstract
- Time effect of rutaecarpine on caffeine pharmacokinetics in rats: R.K. Estari, et al.; Biochem. Biophys. Rep. 28, 101121 (2021), Abstract
- Study of the dynamic changes in the Non-volatile chemical constituents of black tea during fermentation processing by a Non-targeted metabolomics approach: J. Tan, et al.; Food Res. Int. 79, 106 (2016)
- Baculoviruses modulate a proapoptotic DNA damage response to promote virus multiplication: Mitchell, J. K., Friesen, P. D., et al.; J. Virol. 86, 13542 (2012), Abstract
- The enigmatic effects of caffeine in cell cycle and cancer: A. M. & Bode and Z. Dong; Cancer Lett. 247, 26 (2007), (Review), Abstract
- Immunomodulatory effects of caffeine: friend or foe: L. A. Horrigan, et al.; Pharmacol. Ther. 111, 877 (2006), (Review), Abstract
- Novel neuroprotection by caffeine and adenosine A(2A) receptor antagonists in animal models of Parkinson’s disease: A. Kalda, et al.; J. Neurol. Sci. 248, 9 (2006), (Review), Abstract
- Acute effects of caffeine on arterial stiffness, wave reflections, and central aortic pressures: T.G. Papaioannou, et al.; Am. J. Hypertens. 18, 129 (2005), (Review), Abstract
- Caffeine and the dopaminergic system: O. Cauli & M. Morelli; Behav. Pharmacol. 16, 63 (2005), (Review), Abstract
- Caffeine as an analgesic adjuvant: a review of pharmacology and mechanisms of action: J. Sawynok & T.L. Yaksh; Pharmacol. Rev. 45, 43 (1993), Abstract
- Caffeine prevents apoptosis and cell cycle effects induced by camptothecin or topotecan in HL-60 cells: F. Traganos, et al.; Cancer Res. 53, 4613 (1993), Abstract
- Multiple effects of caffeine on calcium current in rat ventricular myocytes: I. Zahradnik & P. Palade; Pfluegers Arch. 424, 129 (1993), Abstract
- Analogues of caffeine and theophylline: effect of structural alterations on affinity at adenosine receptors: J.W. Daly, et al.; J. Med. Chem. 29, 1305 (1986), Abstract
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Last modified: May 29, 2024
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