Corypalmine (IC50=128.0±10.5 uM) can inhibit prolyl oligopeptidase. (-)-Corypalmine shows inhibition activity against spore germination of some fungi.

Neogambogic acid an active ingredient in garcinia can inhibit the growth of some solid tumors and result in an anticancer effect it may be responsible for the inhibition of proliferation of human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 cells.

BWX 46 (((Cys31, Nva 34)-Neuropeptide Y (27-36))2) is a selective Y5 receptor agonist with anIC50 value of 0.85 nM. BWX 46 can inhibit the synthesis of cAMP in Y5 cells.