Term Name: theophylline
Synonyms: 1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 1,3-dimethyl-7H-purine-2,6-dione, 1,3-Dimethylxanthine, Elixophyllin, Respbid, Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theophyllin, theophylline, theophylline anhydrous, Uniphyl
Definition: A dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 1 and 3. It is structurally similar to caffeine and is found in green and black tea.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:28177]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: dimethylxanthine
has_role: adenosine receptor antagonist anti-asthmatic drug anti-inflammatory agent bronchodilator agent drug metabolite EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor fungal metabolite human blood serum metabolite immunomodulator muscle relaxant vasodilator agent
inverse has_part: aminophylline