
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nordihydrocapsiate, a New Capsinoid from
the Fruits of a Nonpungent Pepper, Capsicum annuum (HTML) (PDF)
 Nonivamide, a Constituent of Capsicum
oleoresin (HTML) (PDF)
Nonivamide, a Constituent of Capsicum
oleoresin (HTML) (PDF)
 Formation of Volatile Compounds during
Heating of Spice Paprika (Capsicum annuum) Powder (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Carotenoid Composition in the Fruits
of Capsicum annuum Cv. Szentesi Kosszarvú during Ripening (HTML) (PDF)
 Birdseed: Chili
Pepper Studies Paying Off
Birdseed: Chili
Pepper Studies Paying Off
 Why Chiles
are Red-Hot: New Biochemistry Evidence
Why Chiles
are Red-Hot: New Biochemistry Evidence
 The Healing Power of
Peppers
The Healing Power of
Peppers
 Medical Uses for
Chile Peppers
Medical Uses for
Chile Peppers
 Home Remedy Recipes
Using Chile Peppers
Home Remedy Recipes
Using Chile Peppers
 Updated use for
peppers: treating arthritis, shingles, headaches and more
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;
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.;
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.;
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.;
Nonmedical
treatments for arthritis: a review.; 
Healthfacts; ; 08-01-1994; Size: 8K. 
 How Come?
DISCOVERIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE A Spicy Tale About Hot Foods;
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;
New, Plus
Older, Topicals Offer Relief for Pruritus Patients; 
Dermatology Times; ; 06-01-1996; Size: 8K. 
 Chili pepper
drug eases chronic pain;
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.;
Bewitch
the itch; hot peppers may quell the flame of psoriasis.; 
Prevention; ; 01-01-1994; Size: 2K. 
 Everyday
mysteries;
Everyday
mysteries; 
U.S. News & World Report; Richard Folkers; 08-25-1997; Size: 15K. 
 Study
Finds Chili Peppers Ease the Pain;
Study
Finds Chili Peppers Ease the Pain; 
Newsday; THE ASSOCIATED PRESS; 05-21-1996; Size: 2K. 
 HEALTH
WATCH: Ointment may relieve surgery patients' pain;
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;
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;
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);
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);
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);
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;
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;
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);
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);
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;
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;
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.;
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);
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;
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.;
Sensational
problems with cosmetics.; 
Soap Perfumery & Cosmetics; Dykes, Peter; 03-01-1997; Size: 12K.
 Habanero
HEAT;
Habanero
HEAT; 
Newsday; CARA DE SILVA; 07-09-1995; Size: 5K. 
 Hot Stuff
Chile Peppers Heat Up Products at the Fancy Food Show;
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);
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);
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);
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;
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;
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;
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;
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;
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);
Eat your
landscape. (growing vegetables in the front yard); 
Organic Gardening; Poncavage, Joanna; 04-01-1995; Size: 15K. 
 Brazilian
feast;
Brazilian
feast; 
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution; John Kessler STAFF WRITER; 11-06-1997; Size: 10K.
 In praise
of (very hot) sauces.;
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);
Get peak
performance from your potted plants. (includes a related article on watering while away); 
Organic Gardening; Long, Cheryl; 11-01-1996; Size: 22K.