theacrine
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Theacrine, also known as 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid, is a purine alkaloid found in cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) and in a Chinese kucha tea () (Camellia assamica var. kucha). It shows anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and appears to affect adenosine signalling in a manner similar to caffeine. In kucha leaves, theacrine is synthesized from caffeine in what is thought to be a three-step pathway. Theacrine and caffeine are structurally similar.
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Vinony's link graph records 196 inbound references to theacrine, and connects out to adenosine receptor, ligand and diquafosol.
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Wikidata facts
- Mass
- 224.09094
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- canonical SMILES
- CN1C2=C(N(C1=O)C)N(C(=O)N(C2=O)C)C
- chemical formula
- C₉H₁₂N₄O₃
- Commons category
- Theacrine
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Safety
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Theacrine, also known as 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid, is a purine alkaloid found in cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) and in a Chinese kucha tea () (Camellia assamica var. kucha). It shows anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and appears to affect adenosine signalling in a manner similar to caffeine. In kucha leaves, theacrine is synthesized from caffeine in what is thought to be a three-step pathway. Theacrine and caffeine are structurally similar.
Caffeine vs theacrine
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