Caffeine counteracts sleepiness by blocking
the actions of adenosine.
Caffeine has the ability to block
the actions of adenosine in the brain for a short period, which explains why caffeine helps to keep us alert.
«Caffeine in coffee and other beverages blocks
the actions of adenosine in the brain.
The data provide the first direct evidence of a biochemical
action of adenosine 3», 5» - monophosphate in the brain.
«The effect of sleep deprivation on pain sensitivity in operated and intact rats was virtually eliminated by pharmacologically blocking
the action of adenosine in a brain region in the anterior hypothalamus known to regulate sleep, which is connected to major pain - related areas,» Vanini says.
Not exact matches
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Adenosine deaminase may help the immune system fight HIV on its own:
Adenosine deaminase enhances anti-HIV-1 specific immune responses by reducing the
action of cells that impede HIV - specific defenses.»
Clary Sage extract - Clary sage is also known as Salvia Sclarea, which is a potent adenylate cyclase activator - meaning that it increases the enzyme
action of forming cylic AMP (cAMP - cyclic
adenosine monophosphate) from ATP.
It's important to note that the effects on
adenosine, epinephrine and serotonin are just the three most prominent mechanisms
of action for caffeine.