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Planta Med 1981; 42(5): 75-78
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-971549
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-971549
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Inhibition of Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis by Compounds of Camellia sinensis[1]
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Publication Date:
30 March 2007 (online)

Abstract
Caffeine, theophylline, theobromine, (+) catechin, (-) epicatechin, gallic acid and theaflavin obtained from black tea (Camellia sinensis) inhibit passive cutaneous anaphylactic reaction in mice without affecting acetylcholine, histamine and serotonin induced broncho-constriction in the guinea pig. Theophylline and theaflavin antagonise only prostaglandin F2 alpha induced bronchoconstriction.
Key Word Index
Camellia sinensis - Theaceae - Polyphenols - Xanthine