Paraxanthine

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Paraxanthine https://hmdb.ca/metabolites/HMDB0001860 reference for purines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraxanthine but not much there.

Paraxanthine is often taken as a supplement to coffee for its stimulant affect. This raises the question of what does paraxanthine do in the body? Paraxanthine can stimulate lipolysis which is the breakdown of fat stored in adipose tissue. This is believed related to the cyclic AMP (cAMP) signalling pathway in adipocytes (fat cells) which releases fatty acids into the bloodstream. Paraxanthine increases energy expenditure (calorie burning) for improved stamina & weight loss, increased alertness and improved cognitive function. Like caffeine, paraxanthine has diuretic properties which contribute to mild dehydration.

An unusual but useful medical application is as a biomarker that can identify people who could response positively to platinum-based chemotherapy protocols.

A molecular model of Paraxanthine in the Molymod Hybrid Dome style uses the atoms & bonds in the parts list below. Our free 3D Molecular Model Builder shows other styles & allows for image rotation as an assembly guide.