How to Use adenosine in a Sentence

adenosine

noun
  • But adenosine keeps building in the background while caffeine is at work.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
  • It's infused with adenosine to tighten the skin and improve fine lines.
    — Simedar Jackson, Marie Claire, 1 June 2015
  • 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
  • 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, we’re told, does its work by preventing adenosine from doing its work.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The longer caffeine blocks adenosine, the greater the quantity of adenosine build up in your system.
    — Mayo Oshin, Quartzy, 19 June 2019
  • 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
  • Throughout the day, adenosine builds up in your brain, creating a feeling of tiredness.
    — Allison Palmer august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Caffeine blocks receptors to a chemical in your body called adenosine.
    — Sarah Klein, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Niacinamide brightens the look of dark circles, while adenosine smooths the appearance of wrinkles over time.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Niacinamide brightens and evens tone, while adenosine supports skin repair and barrier health.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
  • Caffeine blocks a neuro-transmitter called adenosine, that has a calming, slowing effect on the brain.
    — Lori Keong, Marie Claire, 21 Apr. 2017
  • Because its structure is similar to that of adenosine, caffeine can bind to adenosine receptors on nerve cells.
    — Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Caffeine works by occupying adenosine’s receptors so the chemical cannot bind to them.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
  • 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
  • This toner’s adenosine promotes skin elasticity and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025
  • It can often be quickly fixed with an intravenous medication called adenosine, which John was given.
    — David Becker, Philly.com, 14 July 2017
  • Beyond rice extract to nourish and brighten, niacinamide evens tone and refines the look of pores, while adenosine supports smoother, more bouncy-looking skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Quitting caffeine suddenly creates too much adenosine, leading to headaches and other symptoms.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The tissue damage inflicted by the rotating needle triggers a local flood of adenosine.
    — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2010
  • 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
  • Scientists point the finger at the brain chemical adenosine for the endurance-sapping effects of mental fatigue.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 10 July 2018
  • Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, while rest naturally clears adenosine from your system.
    — Allison Palmer august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • It’s joined by adenosine, which helps amplify collagen and elastin production and revitalize the entire eye area.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • 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

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