Theacrine protects against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by regulating acylcarnitine metabolism.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2018.04.011
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Acylcarnitine metabolism disorder contributes significantly to the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). There are, however, few ideal medications for NAFLD, which work by targeting acylcarnitine metabolism. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: fatty liver; metabolism; liver disease; theacrine ... See more keywords
Novel insight into theacrine metabolism revealed by transcriptome analysis in bitter tea (Kucha, Camellia sinensis)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62859-2
Abstract: Kucha (Camellia sinensis) is a kind of unique wild tea resources in southwest China, containing sizeable amounts of theacrine (1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid) and having a special bitter taste both in fresh leaves and made tea. Theacrine… read more here.
Keywords: theacrine metabolism; kucha; theacrine; tea ... See more keywords
A novel TcS allele conferring the high-theacrine and low-caffeine traits and having potential use in tea plant breeding
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DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhac191
Abstract: Abstract Theacrine (1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid) is a natural product with remarkable pharmacological activities such as antidepressant, sedative and hypnotic activities, while caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) has certain side effects to special populations. Hence, breeding tea plants with high… read more here.
Keywords: high theacrine; theacrine low; theacrine; tea ... See more keywords