7-Methylxanthine
7-Methylxanthine is a xanthine derivative and a metabolite of theobromine and caffeine in some species. It is a naturally occurring substance found in small amounts in various foods and beverages, including chocolate, coffee, and tea.
Chemical Structure[edit | edit source]
7-Methylxanthine is a methylxanthine that is xanthine substituted by a methyl group at position 7. It has a role as a human metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a member of xanthines and a member of methylxanthines.
Metabolism[edit | edit source]
In humans, 7-methylxanthine is a minor metabolite of caffeine, formed by demethylation. It is further metabolized to xanthine and uric acid. In other species, such as dogs and rats, 7-methylxanthine is a major metabolite of caffeine.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
7-Methylxanthine has been studied for its potential therapeutic uses. It has been found to have bronchodilator effects, similar to other xanthine derivatives such as theophylline. This makes it a potential treatment for conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Toxicity[edit | edit source]
Like other xanthine derivatives, 7-methylxanthine can have toxic effects at high doses. These can include nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, and seizures. In severe cases, it can lead to cardiac arrest or death.
See Also[edit | edit source]
7-Methylxanthine Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD