lsocryptomerin is a membrane-active antifungal compound that can be isolated from Selaginella tamariscina. lsocryptomerin can depolarize fungal plasma membrane. lsocryptomerin also shows anticancer and antibacterial activities.

(Nle4)-α-MSH is a synthetic analogue of α-MSH, a melanocyte-stimulating hormone. (Nle4)-α-MSH reversibly darkens frog skins and also exhibits prolonged activity after heat-alkali treatment.

NU 9056 is an effective and selective inhibitor of KAT5 histone acetyltransferase with an IC50 of 2 μM. NU 9056 blocks DNA damage response and inhibits protein acetylation in prostate cancer cell lines.