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单词 theanine
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theaninen.

Brit. /ˈθiːəniːn/, U.S. /ˈθiənin/, /ˈθiənən/
Origin: Probably a borrowing from Latin, combined with English elements. Etymons: Latin Theaceae , -n- , -ine suffix5.
Etymology: Probably < thea- (in scientific Latin Theaceae, family name (1814 or earlier; compare French Théacées , family name: Mirbel, 1813) < Thea , genus name (see tea n.1) + -aceae : see -aceous suffix) + -n-, inserted for euphony + -ine suffix5.
Biochemistry.
An amino acid which is found primarily in plants of the family Theaceae, esp. the tea plant Camellia sinensis, and is frequently used as a dietary supplement and to treat anxiety.Theanine is l-γ-glutamylethylamide; C2H5(NH)COC2H2C(NH2)COOH. Also with modifying letter distinguishing its two optical isomers: the l-form is naturally-occurring and the d-form occurs in commercially synthesized theanine.
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1950 Y. Sakato in Nippon Nōgeikagaku Kaishi 23 267 The author discovered a new amide in the water extract of Japanese green tea, and named it ‘theanine’.
1970 Ann. Bot. 34 830 The concentration of glutamine and theanine..decreased to a very low level 9 days after pruning.
2007 Independent on Sunday 25 Feb. 30/2 L-theanine is naturally found in green tea and is said to promote relaxation and increase concentration and focus.
2010 G. M. Kapalka Nutritional & Herbal Therapies for Children & Adolescents viii. 249 Theanine supplements are generally available as tablets and capsules in doses between 50 and 200 mg.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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