Xylotetraose is a hydrolysis product of Xylan. Xylan is a polysaccharide made from units of xylose and contains predominantly β-D-xylose units linked as in cellulose.

Elbanizine showed antiallergic, antiasthmatic, antihistaminic, and spasmolytic activity.

Helodormin is a VIP-secretin-like peptide isolated from the venom of the Mexican monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum). Helodormin affects a variety of cellular functions by modulating intracellular signaling through activation of adenylate cyclase. Helodormin can be used to study the evolution and function of the secretin and VIP peptide families.