MW 174.2 Da. Amino acid analog of glutamine, commonly found in green tea. Binds to AMPA, kainate, NMDA and group I mGlu receptors. Displays neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects. Also shown to modify self-renewal properties of cancer stem cells. Blood-brain barrier permeable and active in vivo.
Images
Publications
Filter by
- European journal of nutrition 58:2961-29702019L-Theanine promotes cultured human Sertoli cells proliferation and modulates glucose metabolism.Applications:Unspecified applicationReactive species:Unspecified reactive speciesTânia R Dias et. al.PubMed 31183510
- The Journal of nutritional biochemistry 23:691-82012Cancer stem cells: potential target for bioactive food components.Applications:Unspecified applicationReactive species:Unspecified reactive speciesYoung S Kim,William Farrar,Nancy H Colburn,John A MilnerPubMed 22704055
- Phytotherapy research : PTR 22:65-82007Theanine prevents memory impairment induced by repeated cerebral ischemia in rats.Applications:Unspecified applicationReactive species:Unspecified reactive speciesNobuaki Egashira,Noriko Ishigami,Fengling Pu,Kenichi Mishima,Katsunori Iwasaki,Kensuke Orito,Ryozo Oishi,Michihiro FujiwaraPubMed 17705146
- Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry 66:2683-62003Inhibition by theanine of binding of [3H]AMPA, [3H]kainate, and [3H]MDL 105,519 to glutamate receptors.Applications:Unspecified applicationReactive species:Unspecified reactive speciesTakami Kakuda,Ayumu Nozawa,Akio Sugimoto,Hitoshi NiinoPubMed 12596867
- Neurochemical research 23:667-731998Effect of theanine, r-glutamylethylamide, on brain monoamines and striatal dopamine release in conscious rats.Applications:Unspecified applicationReactive species:Unspecified reactive speciesH Yokogoshi,M Kobayashi,M Mochizuki,T TerashimaPubMed 9566605
Key facts
- CAS number
3081-61-6
- Form
Solid
- Source
Camellia sinensis
- Molecular weight
174.2 Da
- Molecular formula
C7H14N2O3
- PubChem identifier
439378
- Nature
Native
Target data
Alternative names
GLUR, Smp_128940
Recommended products
MW 174.2 Da. Amino acid analog of glutamine, commonly found in green tea. Binds to AMPA, kainate, NMDA and group I mGlu receptors. Displays neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects. Also shown to modify self-renewal properties of cancer stem cells. Blood-brain barrier permeable and active in vivo.
Alternative names
GLUR, Smp_128940
Key facts
- CAS number
3081-61-6
- Form
Solid
- Source
Camellia sinensis
- Molecular weight
174.2 Da
- Molecular formula
C7H14N2O3
- PubChem identifier
439378
- Nature
Native
- Solubility
Soluble in 2.6 parts water at 0 °C; soluble in 1.8 parts water at 100 °C. Insoluble in ethanol and ether.
- Biochemical name
L-Theanine
- Biological description
Amino acid analog of glutamine, commonly found in green tea. Binds to AMPA, kainate, NMDA and group I mGlu receptors. Displays neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects. Also shown to modify self-renewal properties of cancer stem cells. Blood-brain barrier permeable and active in vivo.
- Canonical SMILES
CCNC(=O)CCC(C(=O)O)N
- Isomeric SMILES
CCNC(=O)CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
- InChI
InChI=1S/C7H14N2O3/c1-2-9-6(10)4-3-5(8)7(11)12/h5H,2-4,8H2,1H3,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/t5-/m0/s1
- InChIKey
DATAGRPVKZEWHA-YFKPBYRVSA-N
- IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
Ambient - Can Ship with Ice
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
- Storage information
Store under desiccating conditions, The product can be stored for up to 12 months
Product promise
We are dedicated to supporting your work with high quality reagents and we are here for you every step of the way should you need us.
In the unlikely event of one of our products not working as expected, you are covered by our product promise.
Full details and terms and conditions can be found here:
Terms & Conditions.
1 product image
Chemical Structure - Theanine (L-theanine), Amino acid analog of glutamine (ab141187)
2D chemical structure image of ab141187, Theanine (L-theanine), Amino acid analog of glutamine
Downloads
Product protocols
- Visit the general protocols
- Visit troubleshooting
Please note: All products are 'FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES'.
For licensing inquiries, please contact partnerships@abcam.com