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Title

Caffeine synthase gene from tea leaves.

Authors

Kato, Misako; Mizuno, Kouichi; Crozier, Alan; Fujimura, Tatsuhito; Ashihara, Hiroshi

Abstract

Discusses a technique of growing decaffeinated tea and coffee. Role of the enzyme caffeine synthase in the catalyzation of the caffeine biosynthesis pathway; Possibility of the technique to grow decaffeinated tea and coffee without taking away flavor; Discussion of side effects of caffeine, including palpitations, anxiety, and increased blood pressure.

Subjects

AGRICULTURAL innovations; TEA; COFFEE; FLAVOR; PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of caffeine

Publication

Nature, 2000, Vol 406, Issue 6799, p956

ISSN

0028-0836

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1038/35023072