How to Use adenosine in a Sentence

adenosine

noun
Definition of adenosinenext
  • Caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant, blocks the effects of sleep-inducing chemicals, such as adenosine, in your brain.
    — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
  • So during a coffee nap, your brain clears out the adenosine and makes room for caffeine to move in.
    — Sonya Collins, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2022
  • It's infused with adenosine to tighten the skin and improve fine lines.
    — Simedar Jackson, Marie Claire, 1 June 2015
  • Sleep pressure – our urge to sleep – is thought to arise because of the gradual release of adenosine in the brain.
    — Linda Geddes, Smithsonian, 23 Jan. 2018
  • The longer caffeine blocks adenosine, the greater the quantity of adenosine build up in your system.
    — Mayo Oshin, Quartzy, 19 June 2019
  • Blocking adenosine signaling with a drug had the same effect on healthy mice.
    — Mo Costandi, Scientific American, 29 June 2017
  • Also, beta-glucans and adenosine plump and smooth my eye area for brighter-looking eyes!
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Caffeine and theobromine compete with adenosine to bind to the same adenosine receptor.
    — Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2015
  • Drew’s research has shown that cooling is likely regulated by levels of adenosine in the brain.
    — Christie Wilcox, National Geographic, 12 Oct. 2017
  • Caffeine blocks a neuro-transmitter called adenosine, that has a calming, slowing effect on the brain.
    — Lori Keong, Marie Claire, 21 Apr. 2017
  • The cream uses peach and apricot extracts and shea butter to nourish dry skin, and adenosine, an anti-wrinkle ingredient, to smooth the hands.
    — Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2020
  • However, the analog's molecular makeup differs from real adenosine just enough to grind the copying process to a halt.
    — Lila Thulin, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2020
  • But diltiazem was out of stock, and when two other drugs — adenosine and metoprolol — didn’t work, Mr. Alsina was admitted overnight.
    — Katie Thomas, New York Times, 1 July 2018
  • Napping clears out the adenosine and, when combined with caffeine, an adenosine-blocker further reduces its effects and amplifies the effects of the nap.
    — Linda Melone, Health, 11 Feb. 2023
  • If the needle is stuck in the right general area, the extra adenosine reaches the receptors on the pain-transmitting neurons and shuts down their activity.
    — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2010
  • Caffeine can block different adenosine receptors in your body, tricking your system into thinking that it’s not time to go to bed yet.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 28 Nov. 2018
  • That means adenosine, a chemical that builds up in our brains throughout the day and gradually makes us sleepy, has more time to accrue and lull the body naturally to slumberland.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2017
  • My partner drove me to the hospital, where I was immediately admitted and given a dose of adenosine.
    — Lorraine Boissoneault, The New Yorker, 30 July 2022
  • Scientists point the finger at the brain chemical adenosine for the endurance-sapping effects of mental fatigue.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 10 July 2018
  • So the more caffeine that a person has, the less sensitive the adenosine receptors become, building up a person’s tolerance for caffeine.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Caffeine acts to temporarily block the action of a chemical known as adenosine, a sleep-promoting agent that builds up during waking hours.
    — Steven Bender, Discover Magazine, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The tissue damage inflicted by the rotating needle triggers a local flood of adenosine.
    — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2010
  • It can often be quickly fixed with an intravenous medication called adenosine, which John was given.
    — David Becker, Philly.com, 14 July 2017
  • More to Know: On skin-care composition, this is infused with red algae extract for moisture, adenosine for smoothing, along with green coffee extract and caffeine for puffiness and dark circles.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Oshinsky explained that metabolizing large amounts of alcohol produces lots of acetate — which, in turn, can lead to high levels of adenosine.
    — Philly.com, 4 Feb. 2018
  • This temporary and localized fuel shortage triggers a rise in adenosine levels, which in turn blocks the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 10 July 2018
  • Cronstein’s experience with adenosine goes back decades.
    — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 May 2017
  • Its generic drugs included adenosine, which is a drug for irregular heartbeats, and lorazepam, which is used for anxiety as well as nausea and vomiting in some cancer patients.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 16 July 2023
  • Previous research established that adenosine also helps us taste sweet flavors.
    — Maura Judki, chicagotribune.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • Another theory holds that caffeine acts as a diuretic by working on receptors for the neurotransmitter adenosine in a way that changes your body’s sodium and fluid balance.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Mar. 2019

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