Theanine promotes mTOR phosphorylation in neural progenitors.
Theanine promotes the formation of embryonic and adult neurospheres.
SLC38A1 overexpression promotes mTOR phosphorylation in pluripotent P19 cells.
Theanine fails to further promote mTOR phosphorylation in SLC38A1 transfectants.
Theanine promotes subsequent neuronal differentiation in embryonic progenitors.