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<p>[[File:Theophylline.png|thumb|300px]]<strong>Theophylline</strong> is&nbsp;a xanthine derivative found in tea leaves, cocoa beans&nbsp;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&nbsp;a xanthine derivative found in tea leaves, cocoa beans&nbsp;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>
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<h2>Related Puzzles</h2>
<h2>Related Puzzles</h2>
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<li>[http://eterna.cmu.edu/web/puzzle/2147949/&nbsp;<span>Theophylline ribozyme - in vivo (VAR 6-11)</span>]</li>
<li>[http://eterna.cmu.edu/web/puzzle/2147949/&nbsp;<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

The chemical structure of theophylline.

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.

Related Puzzles

Related Labs