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Caffeine Metabolism

Proteins (8)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Cytochrome P450 1A2EC 1.14.14.1; CYPIA2; Cholesterol 25-hydroxylase; Cytochrome P(3)450; Cytochrome P450 4; Cytochrome P450-P3; Hydroperoxy icosatetraenoate dehydratase; 4.2.1.152Homo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 3A4EC 1.14.14.1; 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase; 1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase; 1.14.14.56; Albendazole monooxygenase (sulfoxide-forming); 1.14.14.73; Albendazole sulfoxidase; CYPIIIA3; CYPIIIA4; Cholesterol 25-hydroxylase; Cytochrome P450 3A3; CytochromeHomo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 2C8EC 1.14.14.1; CYPIIC8; Cytochrome P450 IIC2; Cytochrome P450 MP-12; Cytochrome P450 MP-20; Cytochrome P450 form 1; S-mephenytoin 4-hydroxylaseHomo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 2C9 EC 1.14.14.1; (R)-limonene 6-monooxygenase; 1.14.14.53; (S)-limonene 6-monooxygenase; 1.14.14.51; (S)-limonene 7-monooxygenase; 1.14.14.52; CYPIIC9; Cholesterol 25-hydroxylase; Cytochrome P-450MP; Cytochrome P450 MP-4; Cytochrome P450 MP-8; Cytochrome P45Homo sapiens (human)
Arylamine N-acetyltransferase 2EC 2.3.1.5; Arylamide acetylase 2; N-acetyltransferase type 2; NAT-2; Polymorphic arylamine N-acetyltransferase; PNATHomo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 2E1EC 1.14.14.1; 4-nitrophenol 2-hydroxylase; 1.14.13.n7; CYPIIE1; Cytochrome P450-JHomo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 2A6EC 1.14.13.-; 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase; CYPIIA6; Coumarin 7-hydroxylase; Cytochrome P450 IIA3; Cytochrome P450(I)Homo sapiens (human)
Xanthine dehydrogenase/oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (20)

CompoundDescription
theophyllineA methyl xanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities. Theophylline inhibits the 3',5'-CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE PHOSPHODIESTERASE that degrades CYCLIC AMP thus potentiates the actions of agents that act through ADENYLYL CYCLASES and cyclic AMP.
caffeineA methylxanthine naturally occurring in some beverages and also used as a pharmacological agent. Caffeine's most notable pharmacological effect is as a central nervous system stimulant, increasing alertness and producing agitation. It also relaxes SMOOTH MUSCLE, stimulates CARDIAC MUSCLE, stimulates DIURESIS, and appears to be useful in the treatment of some types of headache. Several cellular actions of caffeine have been observed, but it is not entirely clear how each contributes to its pharmacological profile. Among the most important are inhibition of cyclic nucleotide PHOSPHODIESTERASES, antagonism of ADENOSINE RECEPTORS, and modulation of intracellular calcium handling.
NADH
formaldehydeA highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
Hydrogen PeroxideA strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
Coenzyme A
1,7-dimethylxanthine
theobromine3,7-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)
NADA coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-diphosphate coupled to adenosine 5'-phosphate by pyrophosphate linkage. It is found widely in nature and is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
7-methylxanthineRN given refers to unlabeled parent cpd
1,3,7-trimethylurate
5-acetylamino-6-amino-3-methyluracilmetabolite of caffeine
5-acetylamino-6-formylamino-3-methyluracilmetabolite of caffeine
acetyl coenzyme aAcetyl CoA participates in the biosynthesis of fatty acids and sterols, in the oxidation of fatty acids and in the metabolism of many amino acids. It also acts as a biological acetylating agent.
1-methyluric acid
1-methylxanthineurinary metabolite of caffeine
3,7-dimethyluric acidstructure given in first source
1,7-dimethyluric acidurinary metabolite of caffeine