Capsaicin for cell activation

Capsaicin is the ingredient found in different types of hot peppers, such as cayenne peppers, that makes the peppers spicy hot. Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist (pEC₅₀ values are 7.97 and 7.10 at rat and human VR1 receptors respectively). Activates sensory neurons that give rise to unmyelinated C-fibers, many of which contain substance P. Topical application desensitizes the sensory nerve endings giving a paradoxical antinociceptive effect.

N/A

404-86-4

305.42

Biochemicals

E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide

C₁₈H₂₇NO3

White solid

N/A

No

Yes

≥98% by HPLC

DMSO (~15 mg/ml) or EtOH (~15 mg/ml)

-20°C

Gel pack

24 months

Protect from air and moisture

cell

For cells, cell lines and tissues in culture till half confluency.