The potency of capsaicin as an immuno-active ligand together with its cytotoxic effects and the induction of a specific immune response could make it an attractive candidate for cancer immunotherapy.

• 辣椒素具有免疫激活配体的潜能、细胞毒作用及特异免疫反应的诱导，以上三个作用使其成为癌症免疫治疗有吸引力的候选者。