Korean Pediatric Society, Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 3(51), p. 307, 2008
DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2008.51.3.307
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Capsaicin, the major pungent ingredient in red pepper, has long been used in spices and food additives. It has been recently shown to induce apoptosis in several cell lines through a not well known mechanism. The aim of this study was to investigate the apoptosis-inducing effect of capsaicin on gastric cancer cells, and to provide valuable information concerning the application of capsaicin for therapeutic purposes.