CHEBI:139388 - 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid

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ChEBI Name 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid
ChEBI ID CHEBI:139388
Definition An oxopurine that is uric acid in which the hydrogens at positions 1,3,7 and 9 are replaced by methyl groups. It is a purine alkaloid that is found in Chinese tea known as kucha (Camellia assamica var. kucha) and exhibits anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
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Biological Role(s): plant metabolite
Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
analgesic
An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
human xenobiotic metabolite
Any human metabolite produced by metabolism of a xenobiotic compound in humans.
metabolite
Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
(via alkaloid )
Application(s): anti-inflammatory agent
Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
analgesic
An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
Related Structures
1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid is a Structural Derivative of
7,9-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione
Mass : 168.11042
Formula : C5H4N4O3
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