Theacrine, a Purine Alkaloid Obtained from Camellia assamica var. kucha, Attenuates Restraint Stress-Provoked Liver Damage in Mice

Volume: 61, Issue: 26, Pages: 6328 - 6335
Published: Jun 18, 2013
Abstract
Theacrine (1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid), a purine alkaloid, has proven to be beneficial in maintaining several brain functions and is being studied for potential medicinal uses in recent years. In this study, we isolated theacrine from Camellia assamica var. kucha and investigated its protective effects on liver damage induced by restraint stress in mice. Results showed that 18 h of restraint stress could induce liver damage, with an obvious...
Paper Details
Title
Theacrine, a Purine Alkaloid Obtained from Camellia assamica var. kucha, Attenuates Restraint Stress-Provoked Liver Damage in Mice
Published Date
Jun 18, 2013
Volume
61
Issue
26
Pages
6328 - 6335
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