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Xiaohuan Dou1,2, Shan Wang1,2, Qidong Zhang1,2
1Flavour Science Research Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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Capsaicin (CAP), the major pungent component of chili peppers, undergoes sulfation mediated by sulfotransferases (SULTs), an important phase II metabolic pathway influencing its pharmacological properties. In this study, we systematically investigated the sulfation metabolism of CAP and its underlying mechanisms in vitro and in vivo. Five sulfated metabolites were identified in rats with the liver as the primary site. Among them, M3-SO3 was the most abundant, followed by CAP-SO3 and M2-SO3, while M4-SO3 was the least abundant. SULT1C4 and SULT1E1 mainly catalyzed CAP and M2 sulfation, whereas SULT1C4 was essential for M3 sulfation. In addition, CAP sulfation occurred in multiple brain regions. Unlike the liver, brain metabolism favored M2-SO3 over M3-SO3, highlighting distinct central versus peripheral sulfation profiles. Brain microdialysis further confirmed this discrepancy. These findings provide a foundation for exploring the pharmacological roles of CAP and its sulfated metabolites, particularly within the central nervous system.
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