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theobromine and Dystonia

theobromine has been researched along with Dystonia in 1 studies

Theobromine: 3,7-Dimethylxanthine. The principle alkaloid in Theobroma cacao (the cacao bean) and other plants. A xanthine alkaloid that is used as a bronchodilator and as a vasodilator. It has a weaker diuretic activity than THEOPHYLLINE and is also a less powerful stimulant of smooth muscle. It has practically no stimulant effect on the central nervous system. It was formerly used as a diuretic and in the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, pp1318-9)
theobromine : A dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 3 and 7. A purine alkaloid derived from the cacao plant, it is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, and is a vasodilator, diuretic and heart stimulator.

Dystonia: An attitude or posture due to the co-contraction of agonists and antagonist muscles in one region of the body. It most often affects the large axial muscles of the trunk and limb girdles. Conditions which feature persistent or recurrent episodes of dystonia as a primary manifestation of disease are referred to as DYSTONIC DISORDERS. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p77)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Recent studies have shown beneficial effects of an adenosine A(2A) receptor agonist in dt(sz) mutant hamsters, an animal model of paroxysmal dystonia, in which stress and consumption of coffee can precipitate dystonic attacks."7.71Effects of adenosine receptor agonists and antagonists in a genetic animal model of primary paroxysmal dystonia. ( Hamann, M; Richter, A, 2001)
" Recent studies have shown beneficial effects of an adenosine A(2A) receptor agonist in dt(sz) mutant hamsters, an animal model of paroxysmal dystonia, in which stress and consumption of coffee can precipitate dystonic attacks."3.71Effects of adenosine receptor agonists and antagonists in a genetic animal model of primary paroxysmal dystonia. ( Hamann, M; Richter, A, 2001)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Richter, A1
Hamann, M1

Other Studies

1 other study available for theobromine and Dystonia

ArticleYear
Effects of adenosine receptor agonists and antagonists in a genetic animal model of primary paroxysmal dystonia.
    British journal of pharmacology, 2001, Volume: 134, Issue:2

    Topics: Adenosine; Animals; Caffeine; Cricetinae; Disease Models, Animal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

2001