Capsaicin ELISA kits are designed for the specific detection of capsaicin in biological samples. Capsaicin is a compound that is metabolized in humans and can be detected in fecal samples. It has the chemical formula C18H27NO3. Capsaicin, found in the plant genus Capsicum, has selective effects on the peripheral part of the sensory nervous system, particularly on the primary afferent neurons. It is known to deplete the neurotransmitter of painful impulses known as substance P from the sensory nerve terminals.
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1 Human Metabolome Database (HMDB) v5.0