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Capsaicin Antigen
Product Overview
BioVenic's Capsaicin Antigen has a purity greater than 90%. It can be used in immunochromatographic platforms like colloidal gold/fluorescence, the development of ELISA assays, and for immunizing animals to produce antibodies. The related antibodies include: Cat. No. VD2N426.
Specifications
Target Information
Capsaicin is the active component of chili peppers, responsible for their spicy heat. While not a conventional food safety threat like bacterial contamination or drug residues, it is used in animal feed as a supplement. It has been studied for its potential to improve animal performance by increasing feed intake and efficiency, and by alleviating heat stress in livestock like pigs and dairy cows. Although generally recognized as safe, its intentional use in animal feed raises questions about its potential carry-over into edible animal products and its long-term effects, even if it is a natural compound that can be quickly metabolized by animals.
Shipping and Storage
This product is shipped with ice packs. Stored at -20°C.
Documents
The product is for research use only.
Not for commercial, prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic applications.
User Note
- Always centrifuge tubes before opening. Aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles.
