capsaicin

n.

辣椒素，辣椒苦；

1. A particularly appealing one is the capsaicin receptor.
   其中最吸引人的目标是辣椒素受体。
2. Capsaicin the active ingredient in cayenne assists digestion by stimulating the flow of both saliva and stomach secretions.
   辣椒中的辣椒素可刺激唾液及胃液的分泌而促进消化。

The capsaicin receptor: a heat
Vanilloid (Capsaicin) Receptors and Mechanisms
A capsaicin-receptor homologue with a high threshold for noxious heat.
The capsaicin receptor: a heat-activated ion channel in the pain pathway.
The cloned capsaicin receptor integrates multiple pain-producing stimuli.
Capsaicin: cellular targets, mechanisms of action, and selectivity for thin sensory neurons.
Impaired nociception and pain sensation in mice lacking the capsaicin receptor
Bradykinin and nerve growth factor release the capsaicin receptor from PtdIns(4,5)P2-mediated inhibition.
Local effector functions of capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerve endings: involvement of tachykinins, calcitonin gene-related peptide a...
Caterina MJ, Schumacher MA, Tominaga M, Rosen TA, Levine JD, Julius DThe capsaicin-receptor: a heat-activated ion channel in the pai...