L-Theanine is an analog of glutamine and a component of green tea.
Synonyms: Ngamma-Ethyl-L-glutamine; L-Glutamic acid gamma-(ethylamide); Suntheanine
Molecular Formula: C7H14N2O3
Molecular Weight: 174.2
Linear Structural Formula: C7H14N2O3
MDL Number: MFCD00059653
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 217-218 C
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Theanine is able to bind to AMPA, kainite, and NMDA glycine receptors in rat cortical neurons but with less affinity than glutamic acid. It has been studied as a glutamate transport inhibitor, preventing glutamate uptake by M5076 ovarian sarcoma-bearing mouse cells and increasing the effect of doxorubicin on tumor growth in M5076 mice.
Other Notes: Theanine is an amino acid analog of glutamine, found in green tea.