Abstract
Capsicum annuum L., a fruit plant from tropical and subtropical regions, contains a range of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds which are known to exhibit a range of bioactivities including free radical scavenging (antioxidant), antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anticancer. This review aims to give a comprehensive overview of the literature published on pharmacological behaviours of C. annuum L.
Keywords:
Capsicum; anti-inflammatory; anticancer; antimicrobial; antioxidant; chilli.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / isolation & purification
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
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Antineoplastic Agents / isolation & purification
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Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
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Antioxidants / isolation & purification
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Antioxidants / pharmacology
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Antiviral Agents / isolation & purification
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Antiviral Agents / pharmacology
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Capsicum / chemistry*
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Free Radical Scavengers / isolation & purification
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Free Radical Scavengers / pharmacology
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Fruit / chemistry
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Molecular Structure
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology
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Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Antioxidants
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Antiviral Agents
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Free Radical Scavengers
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Plant Extracts