Scientific Articles Involving Chile Peppers

Research into the uses of capsaisin & related compounds is increasing every day. Click on the links below to view some articles on the cutting edge of science.

Analogues of Capsaicin with Agonist Activity as Novel Analgesic Agents: Structure-Activity Studies. 4. Potent, Orally Active Analgesics (HTML) (PDF)

Synthesis and Evaluation of Phorboid 20-Homovanillates: Discovery of a Class of Ligands Binding to the Vanilloid (Capsaicin) Receptor with Different Degrees of Cooperativity (HTML) (PDF)

Similarities and Differences in the Structure-Activity Relationships of Capsaicin and Resiniferatoxin Analogues (HTML) (PDF)

Using Artificial Neural Networks To Classify the Activity of Capsaicin and Its Analogues (HTML) (PDF)

Quantitative HPLC Determination of the Antioxidant Activity of Capsaicin on the Formation of Lipid Hydroperoxides of Linoleic Acid: A Comparative Study against BHT and Melatonin (HTML) (PDF)

Solubility of Binary Solid Mixture b-Carotene-Capsaicin in Dense CO2 (HTML) (PDF)

5,5'-Dicapsaicin, 4'-O-5-Dicapsaicin Ether, and Dehydrogenation Polymers with High Molecular Weights Are the Main Products of the Oxidation of Capsaicin by Peroxidase from Hot Pepper (HTML) (PDF)

Changes in Capsaicinoids during Development, Maturation, and Senescence of Chile Peppers and Relation with Peroxidase Activity (HTML) (PDF)

Endogenous Levels of Tocopherols and Ascorbic Acid during Fruit Ripening of New Mexican-Type Chile (Capsicum annuum L.) Cultivars (HTML) (PDF)

In Vitro and in Situ Inhibition of Carotenoid Biosynthesis in Capsicum annuum by Bleaching Herbicides (HTML) (PDF)

Carotenoid Biosynthesis Changes in Five Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Cultivars during Ripening. Cultivar Selection for Breeding (HTML) (PDF)

Selective Enzyme-Mediated Extraction of Capsaicinoids and Carotenoids from Chili Guajillo Puya (Capsicum annuum L.) Using Ethanol as Solvent (HTML) (PDF)

Carotenoid Content of the Varieties Jaranda and Jariza (Capsicum annuum L.) and Response during the Industrial Slow Drying and Grinding Steps in Paprika Processing (HTML) (PDF)

Nordihydrocapsiate, a New Capsinoid from the Fruits of a Nonpungent Pepper, Capsicum annuum (HTML) (PDF)

Nonivamide, a Constituent of Capsicum oleoresin (HTML) (PDF)

Formation of Volatile Compounds during Heating of Spice Paprika (Capsicum annuum) Powder (HTML) (PDF)

Xanthophyll Esterification Accompanying Carotenoid Overaccumulation in Chromoplast of Capsicum annuum Ripening Fruits Is a Constitutive Process and Useful for Ripeness Index (HTML) (PDF)

Changes in Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Selected Pepper Cultivars (Capsicum Species) As Influenced by Maturity (HTML) (PDF)

Direct Connection of Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Supercritical Fluid Chromatography as a Rapid Quantitative Method for Capsaicinoids in Placentas of Capsicum (HTML) (PDF)

Paprika (Capsicum annuum) Oleoresin Extraction with Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (HTML) (PDF)

Firmness and Phytochemical Losses in Pasteurized Yellow Banana Peppers (Capsicum annuum) As Affected by Calcium Chloride and Storage (HTML) (PDF)

Isolation and Identification of the Carotenoid Capsolutein from Capsicum annuum as Cucurbitaxanthin A (HTML) (PDF)

Antioxidant Activity of Capsanthin and the Fatty Acid Esters in Paprika (Capsicum annuum) (HTML) (PDF)

Novel Capsaicinoid-like Substances, Capsiate and Dihydrocapsiate, from the Fruits of a Nonpungent Cultivar, CH-19 Sweet, of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) (HTML) (PDF)

Evolution of Color during the Ripening of Selected Varieties of Paprika Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) (HTML) (PDF)

Carotenoid Composition in the Fruits of Capsicum annuum Cv. Szentesi Kosszarvú during Ripening (HTML) (PDF)

A Skeptic Studies Cayenne

Birdseed: Chili Pepper Studies Paying Off

Why Chiles are Red-Hot: New Biochemistry Evidence
The Healing Power of Peppers
Medical Uses for Chile Peppers
Home Remedy Recipes Using Chile Peppers
Updated use for peppers: treating arthritis, shingles, headaches and more
Gannett News Service; MELINDA VOSS; 10-03-1996; Size: 6K.
Taking the fire out of pain with essence of chile pepper;
USA TODAY; Mike Snider; 08-23-1994; Size: 8K.
Diabetic neuropathy: therapies for peripheral and autonomic symptoms.;
Geriatrics; Emanuele, Nicholas V.; Emanuele, Mary Ann; 04-01-1997; Size: 27K.
New treatment for pain is hot: Chili peppers: Centuries-old antidote is gaining a foothold in modern-day: medicine, easing the aches in joints while restoring mobility.;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; Ann Hardie STAFF WRITER; 10-05-1996; Size: 6K.
Nonmedical treatments for arthritis: a review.;
Healthfacts; ; 08-01-1994; Size: 8K.
How Come? DISCOVERIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE A Spicy Tale About Hot Foods;
Newsday; Kathy Wollard; 05-30-1995; Size: 4K.
New, Plus Older, Topicals Offer Relief for Pruritus Patients;
Dermatology Times; ; 06-01-1996; Size: 8K.
Chili pepper drug eases chronic pain;
Jerusalem Post; JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH; 12-08-1996; Size: 6K.
Bewitch the itch; hot peppers may quell the flame of psoriasis.;
Prevention; ; 01-01-1994; Size: 2K.
Everyday mysteries;
U.S. News & World Report; Richard Folkers; 08-25-1997; Size: 15K.
Study Finds Chili Peppers Ease the Pain;
Newsday; THE ASSOCIATED PRESS; 05-21-1996; Size: 2K.
HEALTH WATCH: Ointment may relieve surgery patients' pain;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; Amanda Husted STAFF WRITER; 05-21-1996; Size: 4K. IN SEASON: Get a nice, mild kick from banana peppers;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; CYNTHIA HIZER; 09-04-1997; Size: 5K.
IN SEASON: Hot tip: Chiles are good vitamin source;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; Cynthia Hizer; 08-31-1995; Size: 5K.
Switching gears: a before-and-after guide to hip and knee replacementfor active people. (includes related articles on osteoarthritis and surgical options);
Prevention; Schwade, Steve; Hanlon, Toby; 03-01-1996; Size: 17K.
Phyting phoods. (Phytochemicals are food substances that offer disease resistance for the human body)(Nutrition);
Runner's World; Applegate, Liz; 05-01-1996; Size: 9K.
To hurt or not to hurt. (living with diabetic neuropathy);
Diabetes Forecast; Bell, David S.H.; 06-01-1995; Size: 9K.
IN SEASON: Chiles pack a nutritional punch along with robust flavor, color;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; Cynthia Hizer; 08-22-1996; Size: 4K.
HEALTH WATCH: NEWS & NOTES;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; Staff and news services; 10-23-1997; Size: 4K.
50 fast fixes. (solutions to everyday problems);
Men's Health; Laliberte, Richard; Murphy, P. Myatt; 10-01-1994; Size: 21K.
Hot stuff. (includes recipes of seven dishes using hot peppers)(includes related articles on wines that go with spicy dishes and on books about hot foods);
Country Living; ; 10-01-1996; Size: 18K.
Looking beyond beta carotene;
U.S. News & World Report; Susan Brink; 05-15-1995; Size: 5K.
Coming to a Headache Near You As researchers unravel the mysteries of chronic pain like Arthiritis and migraines, new kinds of pain-killers appear on the horizon;
Newsday; Jamie Talan; 01-03-1995; Size: 14K.
8 fast headache cures: home remedies.;
Men's Health; ; 11-01-1996; Size: 3K.
The secret garden. (Amazon rain forests and their medicinal plants)(includes related articles);
Men's Health; Jenkins, Mark; McGrath, Tom; 10-01-1997; Size: 29K.
Fire in the Belly: Charleston's reputation for gentility --in the culinary sense --may vanish as a new pepper named for the city goes to market;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; Jeff Nesmith WASHINGTON BUREAU; 01-13-1996; Size: 8K.
Sensational problems with cosmetics.;
Soap Perfumery & Cosmetics; Dykes, Peter; 03-01-1997; Size: 12K.
Habanero HEAT;
Newsday; CARA DE SILVA; 07-09-1995; Size: 5K.
Hot Stuff Chile Peppers Heat Up Products at the Fancy Food Show;
Newsday; Wayne Robins; 07-13-1994; Size: 6K.
Heaps of hot peppers!(growing hot peppers organically; includes recipes);
Organic Gardening; Dewitt, Dave; 04-01-1996; Size: 22K.
The Guinness (OG) book of peppers! The sweetest, the hottest, the biggest, the smallest ... we reveal the champions of the capsicum crowd!(Cover Story);
Organic Gardening; Poncavage, Joanna; 02-01-1997; Size: 21K.
Your perfect pepper plan. (growing peppers; includes a related article on regional favorites);
Organic Gardening; Mattern, Vicki; 02-01-1995; Size: 32K.
Hot-sauce maker adept at setting palates on fire;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; Lee May; 01-25-1996; Size: 4K.
VERSATILE VEGETARIAN: Hot recipes for the buffet;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; CYNTHIA HIZER; 12-05-1996; Size: 4K.
A lean chili stew fills you up when time is precious;
Gannett News Service; THAYER WINE; 03-25-1997; Size: 3K.
PYROMANIA STRIKES! HOT FOOD IS HAUTE;
Gannett News Service; JEFF PEARLMAN; 09-27-1994; Size: 4K.
Spicy salsas continue to burn up U.S. market;
Reuters Business Report; David Bennett; 03-02-1997; Size: 4K.
Eat your landscape. (growing vegetables in the front yard);
Organic Gardening; Poncavage, Joanna; 04-01-1995; Size: 15K.
Brazilian feast;
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; John Kessler STAFF WRITER; 11-06-1997; Size: 10K.
In praise of (very hot) sauces.;
Sports Afield; Mariani, John; 05-01-1996; Size: 4K.
Get peak performance from your potted plants. (includes a related article on watering while away);
Organic Gardening; Long, Cheryl; 11-01-1996; Size: 22K.