EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redpoint Bio Corporation (OTCBB: RPBC), a company developing ingredients to improve the taste of pharmaceutical, food and beverage products, today announced the discovery that thymol, a major component of oral consumer products, can activate the human transient receptor potential A1 (hTRPA1) ion channel. Thymol, a natural compound found in oregano and thyme, is well known for its aversive properties including a sharp odor and pungent flavor. It also has powerful anti-infective and anti-inflammatory properties and is currently used in various consumer products, most notably oral rinses and mouthwash.
