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Pain Management

Blocking the Chili Pepper Receptor

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Biting into a chili pepper causes a burning spiciness that is irresistible to some, but intolerable to others. Scientists exploring the chili pepper's effect are using their findings to develop a new drug candidate for many kinds of pain that can be caused by inflammation or other problems. They reported their progress on the compound, which is being tested in clinical trials, in the American Chemical SocietyΓÇÖs Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

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