Because of its similarity to a certain purine nucleoside, this compound can bind to, but not activate, receptors for (*) adenosine in the brain, which results in increased alertness.
In the human body, this compound's metabolites include theophylline and paraxanthine, the latter of which induces lipolysis. The citrate salt of this substance is sometimes used to treat infant sleep apnea. This trimethylxanthine has an effect similar to that of its derivative theobromine, and its action as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor slows the degradation of cAMP and results in increased norepinephrine and epinephrine production. Because of its similarity to a certain purine nucleoside, this compound can bind to, but not activate, receptors for (*) adenosine in the brain, which results in increased alertness. For ten points, name this stimulant drug found in tea and coffee.
In the human body, this compound's metabolites include theophylline and paraxanthine, the latter of which induces lipolysis.
caffeine