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ReviewRSC advances2025

A green marriage: the union of theophylline's catalytic activity and healing potential.

Abdul Ahad, Adnan Majeed, Ayesha Zafar, Muhammad Adnan Iqbal, Shahzaib Ali, Muneeba Batool, Asma Rehman, Faiza Manzoor

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Review in RSC advances, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Abdul AhadDepartment of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan.
Adnan MajeedDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan adnan.iqbal@uaf.edu.pk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4143-8749
Ayesha ZafarDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan adnan.iqbal@uaf.edu.pk.
Muhammad Adnan IqbalDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan adnan.iqbal@uaf.edu.pk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7745-2222
Shahzaib AliDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan adnan.iqbal@uaf.edu.pk.
Muneeba BatoolDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan adnan.iqbal@uaf.edu.pk.
Asma RehmanDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan adnan.iqbal@uaf.edu.pk.
Faiza ManzoorDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan adnan.iqbal@uaf.edu.pk.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent studies, theophylline has been shown to be a green, effective, and biodegradable catalyst suitable for various multicomponent processes. This review explores theophylline's biological synthesis, catabolism, and advanced extraction methods, demonstrating its versatility. Theophylline is utilized to synthesize metal complexes through innovative methods, including the preparation of imidazolium salts and their conversion into N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands. The therapeutic application of theophylline in the pharmaceutical and medical domains is enhanced by these complexes, which exhibit encouraging potential as antimicrobial and anticancer agents. It exhibits a high yield and efficiency in organic reactions, particularly in acylation, methylation, and nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it a good fit for industrial processes. The review also discusses potential neurological side effects of theophylline and offers prevention and therapy options. It is recommended for future studies to in-depth elucidate theophylline's properties, effects, and uses for improving industrial operations and treating medical conditions. In this thorough analysis, theophylline's adaptability and potential are highlighted, paving the way for more research and development of its wide range of applications.

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PMCPMC12128057

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