Abstract
Capsaicin, the pungent chemical in hot peppers, is commonly used to induce long-lasting neural desensitization in neonatal rats. Although widely cited in the literature, few papers describe the clinical side-effects of this treatment.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 38-40 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Lab Animal |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 1 1998 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Animal Science and Zoology
- veterinary(all)
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Smith, K. R., & Markle, R. A. (1998). Capsaicin use in neonatal rats: Husbandry and welfare concerns. Lab Animal, 27(10), 38-40.