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<p>[[File:Theophylline.png|thumb|300px]]<strong>Theophylline</strong> is a xanthine derivative found in tea leaves, cocoa beans and prepared synthetically; its salts and derivatives act as smooth muscle relaxants, central nervous system and cardiac muscle stimulants, and bronchodilators.</p> | <p>[[File:Theophylline.png|thumb|300px|The chemical structure of theophylline.]]<strong>Theophylline</strong> is a xanthine derivative found in tea leaves, cocoa beans and prepared synthetically; its salts and derivatives act as smooth muscle relaxants, central nervous system and cardiac muscle stimulants, and bronchodilators.</p> | ||
<p>As a member of the xanthine family, it bears structural and pharmacological similarity to caffeine.</p> | <p>As a member of the xanthine family, it bears structural and pharmacological similarity to caffeine.</p> | ||
<h2>Related Puzzles</h2> | <h2>Related Puzzles</h2> | ||
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<li>[http://eterna.cmu.edu/web/puzzle/2147949/ <span>Theophylline ribozyme - in vivo (VAR 6-11)</span>]</li> | <li>[http://eterna.cmu.edu/web/puzzle/2147949/ <span>Theophylline ribozyme - in vivo (VAR 6-11)</span>]</li> | ||
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<h2>Related Labs</h2> | <h2>Related Labs</h2> | ||
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<li>[http://eterna.cmu.edu/web/lab/2390140/ Theophylline Ribozyme Switch (5-0)]</li> | <li>[http://eterna.cmu.edu/web/lab/2390140/ Theophylline Ribozyme Switch (5-0)]</li> | ||
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Revision as of 20:21, 17 August 2021
Theophylline is a xanthine derivative found in tea leaves, cocoa beans and prepared synthetically; its salts and derivatives act as smooth muscle relaxants, central nervous system and cardiac muscle stimulants, and bronchodilators.
As a member of the xanthine family, it bears structural and pharmacological similarity to caffeine.