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1,3,7-Trimethyluric acid, also referred to as trimethyluric acid and 8-oxy-caffeine, is a purine alkaloid that is produced in some plants and occurs as a minor metabolite of caffeine in humans. [1] The enzymes that metabolize caffeine into 1,3,7-trimethyluric acid in humans include CYP1A2 , CYP2E1 , CYP2C8 , CYP2C9 , and CYP3A4 .
Caffeine citrate, sold under the brand name Cafcit among others, is a medication used to treat a lack of breathing in premature babies. [5] Specifically it is given to babies who are born at less than 35 weeks or weigh less than 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) once other causes are ruled out. [6]
[5] [167] The affinity (K D) values of caffeine for the human adenosine receptors are 12 μM at A 1, 2.4 μM at A 2A, 13 μM at A 2B, and 80 μM at A 3. [ 167 ] Antagonism of adenosine receptors by caffeine also stimulates the medullary vagal, vasomotor, and respiratory centers , which increases respiratory rate, reduces heart rate, and ...
Acetylpropionyl, also known as acetyl propionyl or 2,3-pentanedione, [1] is an organic compound, specifically a diketone. [2] Uses for acetylpropionyl include as a: Solvent for cellulose acetate, paints, inks, and lacquers; Starting material for dyes, pesticides, and drugs
BMW produced two other very different HP2 machines, the HP2 Megamoto of 2007–2010, [7] and the HP2 off-road machine of 2005–2008, [8] neither of which were as well received as the HP2 Sport, however they have very quickly become very serious collector machines commanding high prices on the used market.
Prostaglandin E 2 is produced by PGE synthase via the activation of EP1-4 receptors. Prostaglandin E 2 is associated with the development of vascular diseases that lead to inflammation in the body. In the human body, PGE 2 is involved in the control of the vascular smooth muscle, cell migration, and the division of a cell into two daughter ...