Member of the neurotrophin growth factor family that binds and activates TrkB and p75 neurotrophin receptors. Enhances the survival, growth and differentiation of neurons. BDNF expression is altered in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

CP-316819 (GPi 819) is a potent inhibitor of glycogen phosphorylase (GPase) with hypoglycemic effects, inhibits huSMGPa and huLGPa, maintains neuronal activity during hypoglycemia, and can be used in the study of hyperglycemia.

Ibuprofen diethylaminoethyl ester (BF DEAE) has anti-inflammatory activity, acts as a local anaesthetic and can be used in the study of neurological disorders.