Molecules· 2016Q1· Review
Capsaicin: Current Understanding of Its Mechanisms and Therapy of Pain and Other Pre-Clinical and Clinical Uses
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- 2016year
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Capsaicin activates TRPV1 channels, leading to transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) desensitization and subsequent analgesia, with potential applications beyond pain in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.
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