Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, ...
The goal of the work is to understand the substrate specificity and factors that influence catalytic rate in an enzyme linked to theanine production in tea plants. Strengths: The work includes x-ray ...
This amino acid is found naturally in mushrooms and made into some teas. L-theanine behaves similarly to glutamate -- an amino acid in our brain that helps transmit signals throughout the body.
It has properties that may enhance the quality of sleep by stimulating the release of endorphins. Found in green tea, L-Theanine promotes relaxation without drowsiness. It’s particularly effective in ...