What receptor does caffeine block in order to stimulate?

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2026-02-24 02:35

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The primary receptor for caffeine on the cell membrane is the adenosine receptor. Caffeine acts as a non selective antagonist at the A1 and A2A receptors, so it has the opposite effect of adenosine, acting as a stimulant and increasing heart rate.

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