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Caffeine, or 1,3,6-trimethylxanthine, binds to adenosine receptors through mechanisms such as pi-pi stacking, hydrogen bonding, and hydrophobic interactions, effectively blocking adenosine and promoting wakefulness. Its hydrophobic nature allows it to fit into non-polar pockets of the receptor, outcompeting adenosine, which has more polar regions. Over time, repeated caffeine exposure can increase tolerance by upregulating adenosine receptors, leading to a

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